TAMPA Seeing concrete barriers that protect motorists from flying bullets was a new experience for Tampa police Maj. John Bennett. ...more

June 27, 2008

Lowell Cain is one of the cowboys in the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office's agricultural unit. ...more

June 26, 2008

It may be costly, but at least two school board members say local teachers have every right to ask for a 5.5 percent raise. ...more

June 25, 2008

LAKE PLACID — Ty Little was just looking to get a base hit and keep Sebring's rally going, but he overestimated the power of his bat just a bit. Little connected on the perfect swing for a rare walk-off grand slam to power Sebring to an 9-7 come-from-behind victory over Lake Placid to win the championship of the Dixie Youth Majors (ages 11-12) "O" Zone District 8 tournament at Lake June Recreational Complex. ...more

June 19, 2008

Ty Little was just looking to get a base hit to keep Sebring's rally going, but he overestimated the power of his bat just a bit. Little connected on the perfect swing for a rare walk-off grand slam to power Sebring to a 9-7 comeback victory over Lake Placid to win the championship in the Dixie Youth Majors (ages 11-12) "O" Zone District 8 tournament at Lake June Recreational Complex. "I still don't believe it," Little said. "I didn't think there was anything special about that hit at all. I wasn't even thinking about it when I rounded the bases, but when I passed third and saw my teammates huddled around home plate, that's when it sunk in." ...more

June 18, 2008

As residents of Moore Road in Lakeland, and neighbors to the Safari Wild facility, we felt compelled to respond to Lex Salisbury's article, "Safari Wild Will Benefit Community, Environment" (Other Views, June 4.) ...more

June 12, 2008

The 'Illegal' Problem Regarding "Florida's Hispanic Electorate In Play" (Our Opinion, May 18): ...more

May 24, 2008

A 6-foot cypress fence at 18412 Hanna Road is sparking a debate over who must abide by the county's scenic-corridor provisions. ...more

May 17, 2008

LAKE PLACID — With a recent $50,000 donation from Glades Electric Cooperation Inc., Recreation Director John Komosa hopes the ongoing work at a baseball field for disabled players will finish up by September. New fences and benches already circle a playing field at June Park, in preparation for the future Miracle League Field. Installation of a special rubberized turf to protect players from injury is scheduled when funding is obtained. The Glades Electric donation goes a long way toward the $250,000 fundraising goal. The turf alone will cost $121,000, said Komosa. ...more

February 18, 2008

Residents of Leisure Lakes had a frightening reminder this past week of what can happen with a brush fire. Nearly 400 acres of land were burned, homes and other structures were threatened. People had to evacuate and resources were expended by several fire departments. Fortunately nobody was injured. Although it was said to be an accident, the fire really never should have started. Apparently a resident was burning yard trash and red-hot material escaped. ...more

February 17, 2008