A 2008 refreshening of the Touareg2 includes chrome on the mesh grille with chrome eyebrows, restyled headlight housings, dark tint on brake lights, roof edge spoiler, silver roof rails and 17-inch alloy wheels. ...more

February 2, 2008

Today, the last quarter moon happens at 5:03 a.m., which causes the major fish migration to take place very early in the morning. A secondary migration takes place in the middle- to late afternoon, which in this particular case really isn't secondary but nearly equal to the primary migration in duration and intensity. The weather conditions will determine which of the two periods produces more fish in the favorite holes on the lake. You might have heard it said that a Junebug-colored bait works in most cases here in Florida. It's a good color to start out with when you're unsure of which color to use. Now, each bait company offers a slight variation of the "Junebug" color. Some are predominately green, and some purple — it's best to use both, and switch if you find that your hook sets are in the corners of the fish's mouth. ...more

January 30, 2008

After flying nearly 1,200 miles, 17 endangered whooping cranes touched down in Marion County this morning. ...more

January 27, 2008

GO FISHING is a daily look at the area fishing scene through the eyes of local charter boat captains and fishing guides. Today: Mel Berman. ...more

January 26, 2008

Saturday's winners of the St. Pete Beach Classic 10-kilometer road race used the foggy event as a tune-up for an even bigger event. Women's champion Dana Parrot of Tampa has her sights set on next month's Gasparilla Distance Classic while men's titlist Craig Schmidt of Zephyrhills is aiming for the St. Anthony's Triathlon in April. ...more

January 20, 2008

GO FISHING is a daily look at the area fishing scene through the eyes of local charter boat captains and fishing guides. Today: Ray Markham. ...more

January 15, 2008

An innovative regulatory system has not only stopped the overfishing of red snapper in the Gulf of Mexico but made allies of commercial fishermen and environmentalists. ...more

January 12, 2008

TOWN 'N COUNTRY Construction plans for the Memorial Highway Bridge over Double Branch Creek have been designed, and the commission has approved its replacement. ...more

January 9, 2008

SEBRING — When it's a matter of life and death, seconds make the difference. In case of a life-threatening emergency, if a patient can reach a level one trauma center within 60 minutes (the golden hour), the odds of survival are much better, said Steve Coltharp, interim paramedic director of Highlands County Emergency Medical Services. Highlands County patients have a good chance of reaching Tampa General Hospital and some other trauma centers within that golden hour when transported by helicopter, according to Coltharp. ...more

January 5, 2008

SEBRING — Brisk winds and less-than-ideal playing conditions didn't dampen Taylore Karle's game — it seemed to give it extra pop. The Pepperdine University freshman — who is rated the No. 1 college freshman in the nation by Golf World Magazine — shot an tournament-low 66 on day two of the 53rd annual Harder Hall Women's Invitational on Friday, good enough for a four-shot lead (75-66-141) over 2006 champion Stacy Lewis and Alison Walshe heading into the weekend. ...more

January 4, 2008