In the closest county race, Bob White got his wish Tuesday as Pasco voters re-elected him, making him the first sheriff in decades to clinch a third term. ...more

November 5, 2008

After a successful regular season, the Lake Placid and Sebring cross country teams are brimming with confidence heading into this week's district meets. ...more

November 5, 2008

When Tampa Bay travels to play against Dallas on Sunday, AARP might want to check the endorsement status of Jeff Garcia and Brad Johnson. ...more

October 24, 2008

I was blessed as a young man when I decided to join the Marine Corps. ...more

October 18, 2008

A 5-for-5 night at the plate is a pretty good indication that a batter's swing is in good shape. ...more

October 17, 2008

Star Of The Game: J.D. Drew Drew led the Red Sox's dramatic 8-7 comeback victory against the Rays on Thursday night in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series. Drew's two-run homer in the eighth inning pulled Boston within 7-6. In the ninth with two outs, Drew's RBI single drove in the winning run. Drew's heroics overshadowed Rays center fielder B.J. Upton, who smashed his sixth home run of the playoffs. Only Barry Bonds (eight in 2002), Carlos Beltran (eight in 2004) and Troy Glaus (seven in 2002) have more in a single postseason. Overall, Upton went 3-for-4 with four RBIs. ...more

October 17, 2008

U.S. Coast Guard and local law enforcement officers continued their search for anyone who may have been aboard a capsized boat found in about 10 feet of water near Fort DeSoto Park this morning. . ...more

October 16, 2008

Bradley Jackson made an interesting discovery this summer: It turns out Manta rays gliding through the waters of Monterey Bay in California have a lot in common with hermit crabs skittering on the shores of Cockroach Bay in Ruskin. ...more

October 8, 2008

Playing their best golf of the season, the Sebring girls, led by senior Priscilla Adams' 43, knocked Avon Park from the ranks of the unbeaten on Thursday at River Greens golf course. ...more

September 27, 2008

A sweet deal with a diesel distributor has the Hillsborough County School District flush with fuel when other districts across the state are canceling field trips and after-hours buses for students. ...more

September 18, 2008