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November 17, 2008

People waving political signs outside Progress Village Park on Election Day said race fueled their fervor to support Barack Obama. But now, with the election frenzy behind them and the country's first black president poised to assume command in January, they want to focus on unity and change for people of all races. ...more

November 12, 2008

People waving political signs outside Progress Village Park on Election Day said race fueled their fervor to support Barack Obama. But now, with the election frenzy behind them and the country's first black president poised to assume command in January, they want to focus on unity and change for people of all races. ...more

November 7, 2008

Brandon area voters turned out in full force Tuesday morning, with lines at some precincts 200 and 300 deep by 9 a.m. The crowds thinned during the course of the day, and by 1 p.m. most polling places experienced the typical post-lunch lull. ...more

November 4, 2008

11: 25 a.m.: Marlise Tolbert-Jones usually likes to stay out of the limelight, but she is front and center among a crowd of Barack Obama supporters outside the polling place at Progress Village Park. ...more

November 4, 2008

On her first day at work, Amy Hess worries that her size and shyness will hold her back. ...more

October 21, 2008

Grant Tolbert admits he has faced some rough patches during his 18 years as Hernando County's building director. ...more

August 7, 2008

A Hillsborough Circuit Court judge on Monday dismissed armed kidnapping, aggravated battery and aggravated assault charges against two suspected Latin Kings gang members. ...more

July 29, 2008

A Hillsborough Circuit Judge today dismissed armed kidnapping, aggravated battery and aggravated assault charges against two suspected Latin King gang members. Judge Daniel H. Sleet cited the refusal of the FBI to turn over information to a defense attorney for Michael Lugo and Omari Elijah Tolbert, who were scheduled to go on trial this morning. ...more

July 28, 2008

A nonpermitted Fourth of July fireworks display at a Ridge Manor Catholic church continues to sizzle. ...more

July 17, 2008