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February 24, 2010

Michael "Big Mike" Lynche is ready to show people what he can do Wednesday night in the first round of "American Idol" competition where the viewers' votes count. ...more

February 23, 2010

Michael "Big Mike" Lynche is ready to show people what he can do Wednesday night in the first round of "American Idol" competition where the viewers' votes count. ...more

February 23, 2010

A "no trespassing" sign warned four teenagers in Florida not to walk onto the railroad trestle where they were joking around and taking pictures. A fisherman along the banks of the creek below also told them to be careful. ...more

February 22, 2010

A central Florida man has been arrested on charges that he provided a car and money to his son, who escaped from jail after being charged with a series of violent crimes. ...more

February 21, 2010

Florida farmers say this year's unusually cold winter has had a dramatic effect on the strawberry crop, leading to a smaller harvest and some grocery store shortages. ...more

February 21, 2010

Most of the talk surrounding softball District 5A-8, which could be one of the toughest in the state to get through, revolves around its group of ace pitchers. ...more

February 17, 2010

Now they know, and the hard question of money comes next. But the glow of acceptance hasn't worn off yet for Hillsborough County high school seniors who spent Friday evening glued to computer screens as they awaited official word on whether they would become Baby Gators. ...more

February 17, 2010

The Lake Placid Town Council has scheduled a public hearing for March 8 to discuss a road closure. ...more

February 12, 2010

A snowstorm pounding the Mid-Atlantic and snarling air traffic forced the cancellation of nearly 100 flights to and from Tampa International Airport by early afternoon. ...more

February 10, 2010