Michelle Wie put herself into contention for her first LPGA Tour victory, shooting a 2-under 70 in difficult conditions Friday in the second round of the season-opening SBS Open. ...more

February 14, 2009

The schedule for the FHSAA girls soccer state tournament which begins Wednesday at the University of Tampa. ...more

February 10, 2009

All games Friday at 7 p.m. CLASS 2A-REGION 3 ...more

February 5, 2009

As expected, the Class 3A-Region 3 semifinal between Berkeley Prep and St. Petersburg Catholic was physical and hotly contested. ...more

February 4, 2009

Two Florida fire departments are dumping their fire-resistant uniform pants amid concerns that the fabric used is toxic. ...more

January 16, 2009

After two years of waiting, Mayor Pam Iorio wants to fast-track Encore, the planned redevelopment of Central Park Village. ...more

January 12, 2009

Florida lawmakers were split Thursday over spending cuts and fund shifts to resolve a budget deficit of at least $2.3 billion. ...more

January 9, 2009

A 10-member construction crew gathered on a small site off Boca Raton Street at 9 a.m. Wednesday, donned their heavy duty gloves, grabbed shovels and got down to the business of building a house. ...more

January 8, 2009

"Champion of the Dream," the theme of the 23rd annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Cultural Arts Festival, takes on special meaning in the wake of the presidential election, organizers say. The event, hosted and organized by the Improvement League of Plant City, runs Jan. 16 to 19 and features a variety of activities, including a parade, a street festival and the popular Statewide High School Step Team Competition. ...more

January 6, 2009

It was the first year the Florida High School Athletic Association has officially recognized competitive cheer as a varsity sport. It also was the first time the FHSAA had held a state championship meet. ...more

December 26, 2008