Advancing through the state golf tournament is not supposed to be easy, but the Durant High girls' squad is starting to make it seem that way. ...more

October 28, 2009

For Lynda Valdez, the emotions were too much Thursday when she toured the Army tugboat from which her soldier husband disappeared off the North Carolina coast. ...more

March 4, 2009

For Lynda Valdez, the emotions were too much Thursday when she toured the Army tugboat from which her soldier husband disappeared off the North Carolina coast. Lynda Valdez said she broke down when she and other family members visited the Major General Winfield Scott as they struggled to understand the Sunday accident that left 22-year-old Spc. Samuel Valdez of Plant City missing and presumed dead. ...more

February 27, 2009

Last week I offered some tips on pruning roses. After taking on the bushes in my landscape, I have a few more thoughts to offer that might help you tackle your own. ...more

February 4, 2009

Named for the sixth U.S. president, John Quincy Adams Junior High School opened alongside Forest Hills Elementary in 1958, the schools' official dedication coming on Nov. 9, 50 years ago. ...more

December 31, 2008

Named for the sixth U.S. president, John Quincy Adams Junior High School opened alongside Forest Hills Elementary in 1958, the schools' official dedication coming on Nov. 9, 50 years ago. ...more

December 31, 2008

There was no doubt about the top two teams at the District 2A-11 girls golf tournament as Durant and Wharton cruised over the rest of the field. ...more

October 22, 2008

Florida insurance regulators said late today that they plan to reject State Farm's request to increase home insurance rates an average of 47.1 percent statewide. ...more

August 25, 2008

AVON PARK — Rocky Khara has played the River Greens Golf Course countless times in his youth. The 16-year-old Sebring resident took advantage of his vast knowledge of the tight and demanding 6,100-yard layout by shooting a sizzling 6-under 66 on Saturday to seize the first round lead of the 39th annual Bagwell Junior Invitational. The prestigious junior golf tournament, which is for ages 12-18, has attracted a talented field of 58 boys and five girls from across the state. Khara's fine 66 gave him a two-stroke lead over 13-year-old Connor Lynch, who carded a 4-under 68. Mike Gillooley is in third place after a 71, Katsu Yuki Sakuri is at 72 and Greg Gentry of Avon Park, Drew Guffey and defending champion Cory Meade are at 73. ...more

June 8, 2008