Call it Floruary: Florida in February. Temps well into the 70s. A hint of a breeze. Cold beer. Hot dogs in their quintessential element. Lots of dads and sons. Plenty of guy sports talk. An absence of cell phoneys and blue teeth. Eclectically fun, up-tempo music - from "Hava Nagila" to "Runaround Sue." ...more

March 11, 2009

The Yankees trotted out some of their luminaries before their Grapefruit League home opener Thursday against the Rays, and they added some prestige to the game. ...more

February 26, 2009

Today TWEEN SCREAMS: Rocking@the Library: Hannah Montana and Camp Rock will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 W. The program is for elementary school-age children. For information, call the library, (813) 788-6375. ...more

February 6, 2009

A new theater company in Hudson will call on the humor and charm of a beloved figure in baseball in its premiere play next week. ...more

January 28, 2009

George Steinbrenner's 35-year reign as boss of the New York Yankees ended Thursday when he passed control of baseball's most famous team to his youngest son, Hal. ...more

November 20, 2008

Elimination game? That was nothing new - or intimidating - for the Boston Red Sox. ...more

October 20, 2008

FOOTBALL NCT attempts to make up for last year's last-second 18-15 setback to the defending district champion Crystal River Pirates. ...more

September 26, 2008

While Republicans said "no" to attorney Andrew Jackson getting another four years on the Highlands County Board of Commissioners, Jeff Carlson, who won the Republican primary Tuesday, won't be sure of his Democratic opponent in November until Friday. ...more

August 28, 2008

While Republicans said "no" to attorney Andrew Jackson getting another four years on the Highlands County Board of Commissioners, Jeff Carlson, who won the Republican primary Tuesday, won't be sure of his Democratic opponent in November until Friday. ...more

August 27, 2008

Bob Gibson wore a smile, rather than a scowl. Known for throwing hard, high and tight, the no-nonsense pitcher presented a much different face Tuesday. He waved to thousands of fans and beamed for their snapshots as a parade of Hall of Famers rolled through midtown Manhattan in a prelude to the All-Star Game. ...more

July 16, 2008