Dazmond Patterson never searched for a reason why. Despite being a freshman and first-year varsity player for Plant City in 2008, Patterson never thought twice when Raiders coaches thrust him into one of the most prominent positions in high school football as the team's starting tailback. ...more

November 8, 2009

This August, my family and I attended our ninth Joni and Friends Family Retreat. ...more

November 5, 2009

When Muriel and Harold Haviland decided to move to Florida 50 years ago from Long Island, N.Y., they were in search of a peaceful, safe place to raise a family. ...more

November 2, 2009

Lakeland officials are urging their electric company field employees to be extra vigilant in the wake of two daytime robberies. ...more

September 4, 2009

Jamie, an endangered Indian rhinoceros at Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo, snuggles with her calf, born a month ago Friday. The two are on exhibit, mainly limited to morning hours, as the calf continues to grow and explore her surroundings. A contest to name the baby continues through Friday at www.lowryparkzoo.com/rhino_poll/index.html, with a selection of Hindi names beginning with the letter "J" in honor of the mother. ...more

August 8, 2009

The Sebring All-Stars picked up a win in Saturday's first round of the Dixie Pitching Machine state tournament without ever throwing a pitch or swinging a bat. ...more

July 6, 2009

Alzheimer's patients are very sensitive to changes in their environment. ...more

March 9, 2009

Philly fans being Philly fans, Pat Burrell wasn't quite sure what to expect when he stepped to the plate Saturday at Bright House Field. After helping the Phillies to a World Series title last fall, though, he needn't have worried. ...more

February 28, 2009

Back in May, Scott Szala could hardly get contractors to return his calls. Those who did didn't seem too interested in taking on the extensive remodel Szala planned for his 1926 Tampa bungalow. That has changed a lot in recent months as work has tapered off for many area contractors. ...more

February 6, 2009

It's a good time to bargain with contractors if you want remodeling work done on you house. But use caution when hiring someone to do the job. ...more

January 27, 2009