Florida's oyster and shellfish industry is reeling 10 days after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration abruptly announced plans to restrict oyster sales during warm-weather months. ...more

October 30, 2009

Florida's oyster and shellfish industry is reeling 10 days after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration abruptly announced plans to restrict oyster sales during warm-weather months. ...more

October 27, 2009

Brian Delahanty says he went to Bay Pines VA Medical Center for help with his bipolar disorder, depression and alcohol abuse. ...more

October 7, 2009

There won't be a mental health center built in the Seven Oaks community, according to what developer Craig Weber told Pasco County commissioners last week. ...more

February 15, 2009

There's nothing like a brisk walk to get invigorate the system, and once again an entire community is invited out for a group stroll to pump up support for the troops overseas and resistance to local street gangs. The second annual Freedom March will begin at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at Paul R. Smith Middle School, 1410 Sweetbriar Drive. ...more

February 14, 2009

As a youngster, Frank Gibbs believed he would be content with a life on the farm, but his parent's priorities changed and he pursued education, which offered many opportunities for the Hardee County native. ...more

December 13, 2008

Miami Dade Circuit Judge Cindy Lederman ruled today that there was no rational basis for prohibiting gays from adopting children. The ruling will allow 47-year-old Martin Gill to adopt two young brothers he has cared for as foster children since 2004. ...more

November 25, 2008

On any given night, a University of Central Florida student can drink without a lot of money, difficulty or limits. ...more

September 15, 2008

Recently, the issue of lowering the drinking age has received significant media attention. ...more

August 28, 2008

You're stressed. How do I know? Because my mailbox is overflowing with e-mail from people who are overwhelmed. ...more

August 24, 2008