Land O' Lakes coach Jamie Martin made sure she took a few extra moments last week to speak to her team. ...more

March 19, 2009

On his first morning home from Iraq, Lt. Rusty Morris woke at dawn next to his wife, their son tucked between them. Loyal, who was just a baby when Morris deployed 15 months earlier, touched his father's face and ears as he drifted in and out of sleep. ...more

March 15, 2009

TAMPA –The Bucs defense will have a slightly different philosophy under new coordinator Jim Bates, one that incluldes more pressure. Bates, who met with Tampa Bay media today for the first time, will continue to run a 4-3 scheme, but cornerbacks will have a bigger role than in previous years under former coordinator Monte Kiffin. ...more

February 18, 2009

Norma Vazquez of New Port Richey says Pasco Code Enforcement is wrong to cite the Elisha Ministries homeless shelter. ...more

January 3, 2009

As the school district grapples with budget cuts, teachers are concerned about more job cuts and the possibility of salary reductions, said Highlands County teachers union President Steve Picklesimer. ...more

December 16, 2008

Former Bucs defensive tackle Warren Sapp took a shot at long-time defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin on the show "Inside The NFL" this week on the cable network Showtime. ...more

December 6, 2008

A little bit of understanding goes a long way in properly treating and approaching dogs. This was the advice Howard Useman and Melissa Fiorito shared with about 25 students Thursday during an after-school-program at Woodlawn Elementary School. The canine education and therapy team introduced Duke, a 5-year-old golden retriever, and Flash, a 9-year-old basset hound. The program teaches kids to respect and not fear dogs. Through Duke and Flash, students learned the proper way to approach a dog, how to recognize an unhappy dog and when not to go near one. "We help them to appreciate animals -- whether dogs or cats," said Fiorito. "We show them how to care for dogs, how to approach dogs and other life-long lessons." ...more

November 3, 2008

Tuesday's general election includes Republicans, Democrats and a variety of third-party competitors. ...more

November 1, 2008

Fashion expert Clinton Kelly will offer advice to shoppers on Sunday as part of the grand opening of Macy's new store at The Shops at Wiregrass at the mall at State Road 56 and Bruce B. Downs Boulevard. ...more

October 22, 2008

WESLEY CHAPEL Fashion expert Clinton Kelly will offer advice to shoppers on Sunday as part of the grand opening of Macy's new store at The Shops at Wiregrass at the mall at State Road 56 and Bruce B. Downs Boulevard. Kelly is a star of TLC's "What Not to Wear," which every week offers a $5,000 fashion makeover to a woman – and the occasional man. Kelly is part of Macy's newest marketing campaign. He'll be featured during an in-store presentation at 2 p.m., according to Macy's spokeswoman Carrie Hall. For the past three years, Kelly has traveled the country offering his blend of fashion expertise, style secrets and self-confidence counseling at events in Macy's stores. Kelly's fashion advice will focus on how to wear jeans, black pants, dresses and other basic pieces in a variety of different ways. He'll talk about how people can update their looks stylishly on a budget by matching classic pieces with accessories. Seats for the event are limited. Anyone interested in participating should call (813) 975-2200 to reserve a spot. ...more

October 21, 2008