This married couple spread their love for orchids to whoever visits their Citrus Park greenhouses. ...more

January 9, 2009

Remember the slogan, "See the U.S.A. in Your Chevrolet?" Well, my husband Ron and I decided to see the U.S.A., not in a Chevrolet, but in our recreational vehicle. I know it doesn't rhyme and doesn't sound quite right, but then our experiences with our RV was never quite right. ...more

January 7, 2009

A group once known as the Gleaners of Hillsborough County is regrouping, and in the process it is seeking volunteers ready to pick tomatoes, grapefruit, strawberries or whatever else is in season to supplement food banks and church organizations. ...more

November 26, 2008

Spoto's first trip to the postseason did not end as a memorable one. The Spartans couldn't muster any offense until late in the game and the defense couldn't prevent DeSoto County running back Marcus Shaw from reeling off big runs in a season-ending 24-6 loss at Bulldog Stadium in a Class 3A region quarterfinal. ...more

November 22, 2008

As a child, Alli Zeegers would watch the twirling cheerleaders and the gigantic helium balloons of Mickey and Minnie wind their way down New York City as the nation celebrated Thanksgiving with the Macy's Thanksgiving parade. ...more

November 20, 2008

With 32 seconds left in the game, Bloomingdale was on Durant's 2-yard line. It was first down. ...more

November 15, 2008

Afghan tribes are needed as crucial battlefield allies against the Taliban and other extremists in the same way local militias rose up to oppose insurgents in Iraq, the new military overseer of America's two wars said Thursday. ...more

November 7, 2008

Gen. David Petraeus took charge of U.S. Central Command at a ceremony Friday morning at MacDill Air Force Base, saying his first trip after being sworn in would be to Pakistan. ...more

November 1, 2008

Gen. David Petraeus took charge of U.S. Central Command at a ceremony Friday morning at MacDill Air Force Base, saying his first trip after being sworn in would be to Pakistan. ...more

October 31, 2008

Dallas might still be a team in disarray, but its defense can still be dominant. ...more

October 27, 2008