Not long after Liana Teague started her job at Hernando County Animal Services, a few kittens arrived at the shelter. ...more

December 22, 2007

As I was walking to the store the other night, I noticed that the first fireworks tent has bloomed. Starting around Dec. 27, we will be hearing the first poppings of bottle rockets, as kids who are already tired of their new toys will take to the streets as soon as the sun goes down. As we get nearer to New Year's Eve, the cacophony will grow louder. Small children will be woken from sleep scared and crying, cats will run for the nearest couch and dogs, that up until now were housebroken, will relieve themselves all over the place. ...more

December 17, 2007

WAUCHULA — The Avon Park girls soccer team tallied its second win of the season against the Hardee Wildcats in a Class 4A-District 10 match-up at Wildcat Stadium on Thursday, winning 3-0. Missy Lander, who has been a vocal leader on the field for Avon Park, was one of three that scored for the Red Devils, who have earned both victories this season against the 'Cats. "We are passing the ball so much better now," said AP head coach Greg Thacker. "I finally have a squad that will stick with the program, and are working hard." Thacker moved Lander to the forward position and has been pleased with the decision. ...more

December 8, 2007

TARPON SPRINGS - Nearly 100 cats were removed on Thursday from 759 Seminole Blvd. for unsanitary conditions in the home, Pinellas County Animal Services said. ...more

December 6, 2007

Berkeley Prep's Danielle Michiels is the lone senior on the squad this year and is the do-it-all performer for the Buccaneers. ...more

September 30, 2007