Democratic vice presidential nominee Joe Biden has canceled a planned appearance in Lakeland because of his mother-in-law's death, according to the Barack Obama presidential campaign. ...more

October 5, 2008

During a two-day visit to Florida, Democratic vice presidential nominee Joe Biden will hold a "community gathering" Wednesday at the University of South Florida's Sun Dome for what campaign officials call a "fairly detailed" talk on the economy. ...more

October 5, 2008

It's been 19 years since they last met, but the University of South Florida and University of Tampa will renew their rivalry in men's basketball this year when they meet in an exhibition contest. ...more

July 31, 2008

Longtime University Community Hospital employee Gene Long describes his four-decade career as one that, since Day One, has kept him in a "fast-forward to 40" mode. ...more

July 23, 2008

UNIVERSITY AREA Longtime University Community Hospital employee Gene Long describes his four-decade career as one that, since day one, has kept him in a "fast-forward to 40" mode. ...more

July 22, 2008

If the parade of Land O' Lakes High seniors seemed to keep coming and coming during Thursday morning's graduation ceremony at the Sun Dome, there was good reason. ...more

June 6, 2008

Jawad Fayiz and Akbar Qayum, both 18, go to college, work in sales for a telecommunications company and recite their Islamic prayers five times a day. ...more

June 5, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - High school seniors will get their reward this week for all those years of classroom time. ...more

June 4, 2008

For some students, graduation is an accomplishment. For others, it is a triumph over circumstance. ...more

June 3, 2008

High school seemed eternal, pointless and boring when Vanessa Trujillo started four years ago. ...more

May 31, 2008