Capt. Donald Simmons climbed into his red pick-up truck and headed to the scene of a code enforcement officer's worst nightmare. ...more

November 15, 2009

Many around Samson knew Bruce Maloy as their town's comedian, a goodhearted, wiry little jokester who was always boasting about hitting it big someday. ...more

March 13, 2009

If ever there was a day to cut out of work early and get home before the sun goes down, today's the day. When the sun drops, so will the temperature, and covering plants is a whole lot easier without mittens on your hands. ...more

February 4, 2009

Tonight, millions of people across the country will spend the final moments of 2008 the same way they spend the final moments of every year, staring at television screens as they watch the traditional "ball drop" in Times Square, roughly 1,000 miles away. Two friends decided there's no reason the folks in Manhattan should have all the fun. So as midnight approaches they will debut their own version of the New Year's Eve ball for a West Pasco countdown. ...more

December 31, 2008

"Fabulous." "Amazing." Herb Somers often hears those words as people stop in front of his home at 5303 Lakewood Road, about two miles south from Hammock Road, and view his Christmas lights display. ...more

December 24, 2008

Each Christmas season the guardhouses and isle entrances dazzle with twinkling lights, holiday symbols and colorful bows. ...more

December 24, 2008

Lightning center and No. 1 overall draft pick Steven Stamkos is making the transition this season from junior star to NHL regular. Throughout the season, the 18-year-old from Markham, Ontario, will share his experiences with Tribune writer Erik Erlendsson to give readers an insight into a new way of life during his rookie journey. ...more

December 21, 2008

CORY LAKE ISLES Each Christmas season the guardhouses and isle entrances dazzle with twinkling lights, holiday symbols and colorful bows. A misunderstanding with the developer this year resulted in residents taking a more active role in decking out the community for the holidays. ...more

December 19, 2008

Maybe you've got family visiting from out of town. Maybe you're just tired of sitting around looking at your Christmas tree. Maybe you need to get out to prevent Dad from putting any more Christmas lights outside — it's already getting embarrassing. Maybe the kids are getting restless, because the kids are always getting restless. ...more

December 19, 2008

Religious and secular decorations alike get vandalized or stolen during the holiday season, but thanks to modern technology it is becoming a lot easier to prevent or resolve holiday heists. ...more

December 11, 2008