At first I thought it must be a furlough day and that it was supposed to be dark outside and time to go home. ...more

November 2, 2009

Arcadia is betting that solar energy — more specifically, a cutting-edge solar plant being built in DeSoto County — will provide hundreds of jobs and an even bigger economic boost. ...more

October 27, 2009

The Plant City Senior 55 and older softball team will hold its first practice Nov. 13 at the Randy L. Larson Softball Four-Plex at Park Road and Albertsons Drive. ...more

October 21, 2009

Lottery officials said Thursday a Powerball ticket sold in South Carolina matched all six numbers drawn to win the midweek jackpot worth nearly $260 million. A news conference was planned Thursday at a Columbia store where the ticket was sold. ...more

August 20, 2009

At the Florida State Fairgrounds May 28, 490 Newsome High School students walked across the stage to accept their high school diplomas. The excitement and anticipation before the ceremony inside Expo Hall was electric. ...more

June 3, 2009

Tara Schroeder, community relations director for Tampa Theatre, is flush with excitement over its restroom making a national top 10 list. ...more

June 3, 2009

Rob Thomas is rocking the basketball playoffs, again. ...more

April 30, 2009

Not only did Carlos Pena soldier through a torn muscle in 2008, he played his best baseball after the injury, writes Joe Henderson. ...more

March 24, 2009

The parade down Grand Boulevard in New Port Richey made it clear Saturday that the annual Chasco Fiesta has returned to Pasco County. The parade featured marching bands, dance groups and much more. If that wasn't enough excitement, of course there were plenty of beads being tossed as floats rolled past. The festivities continue today at Sims Park, 6341 Bank St., with a car, bike and truck show; a talent showcase; and a night of entertainment with Radio Disney. ...more

March 22, 2009

Heading into Friday night's SEC Tournament quarterfinal game, the Florida Gators were 23-9 and 9-7 in the league's regular-season games. The Auburn Tigers were 21-10 and 10-6 in the SEC regular season. ...more

March 14, 2009