It takes eight hours to brace, bolt and unfold the complicated extensions of the Landslide ride and workers today had just started in the chilly wind sweeping the midway at the Florida State Fairgrounds. ...more

February 3, 2009

Robert Vassallo and Angellette Smith had been battered by waves for two days when a final surge sent their boat crashing into a reef off the western coast of Cuba. ...more

January 9, 2009

Robert Vassallo and Angellette Smith had been battered by waves for two days when a final surge sent their boat crashing into a reef off the western coast of Cuba. ...more

January 8, 2009

Bob Williams of Wesley Chapel wants American troops in Iraq and Afghanistan to get the goodies he is sending. He has boxes and boxes of donated items, including socks, coffee, underwear and cookies, all ready and packed. He just lacks the cash to pay the post office. ...more

November 10, 2008

Bob Williams of Wesley Chapel wants American troops in Iraq and Afghanistan to get the goodies he is sending. He has boxes and boxes of donated items, including socks and coffee, underwear and cookies all ready and packed. He just lacks the cash to pay the post office. ...more

November 7, 2008

Home fires on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day brought to 11 the number of fires that have forced families from their homes in Polk County since Dec. 22, the Red Cross reported. ...more

January 3, 2008

LAKELAND - Home fires on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day brought to 11 the number of fires to force families from their homes in Polk County since Dec. 22, the Red Cross reported. ...more

January 2, 2008

Port Richey resident Ann Mazzitelli uses her knitting skills to help the poor. ...more

October 17, 2007