SARASOTA COUNTY - A heliport operator has filed complaints with the Federal Aviation Administration and the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office, saying that deputies have nearly caused two crashes in the past six months and are flying too low over an airfield near the interstate. ...more

June 2, 2008

Re: John Herbert's column, "Endanger Polar Bears? Doesn't Make Sense" in the May 27 issues of Hernando Today: ...more

May 30, 2008

Florida has its share of unscrupulous insurance agents who have been talking retirees into bad deals. One popular tactic is to sell a long-term annuity to very old customers who shouldn't be tying up their money for so long. ...more

May 10, 2008

PLANT CITY - Jacksonville Bartram Trail scored four runs in the bottom half of the first, then relied on the pitching of senior Molly Manning as the Bears ended Venice's undefeated season and won the 5A softball title, 4-2. ...more

May 8, 2008

STATE SOFTBALL ...more

May 8, 2008

Once again, it was all but perfect for Venice, which improved to 31-0 with a 7-0 victory against Lakeland Jenkins in Wednesday's Class 5A semifinal. ...more

May 8, 2008

VENICE - A motorist hit a building and a pedestrian, sped through a neighborhood at 65 mph and was eventually shocked by an electronic control device during a pursuit late Monday, authorities say. ...more

May 6, 2008

NORTH PORT - North Port police arrested Adam Lucas, 24, on Tuesday after he ran from police and choked a police dog, authorities said. ...more

January 16, 2008

NEW YORK (AP) - The U.S. dollar is weak against many foreign currencies, making it more expensive than ever to travel abroad. But the Nov. 15 issue of the TravelSmart newsletter - www.TravelSmartNewsletter.com or 800-327-3633 - has some tips for coping. ...more

January 6, 2008

When you live to be Sara "Susan" Harrison's age, the first hundred candles get dropped from the birthday cake. ...more

December 28, 2007