As the excitement wears off regarding the Hernando County School District's overall "A" grade for the first time in the history of the state's A Plus plan, officials are taking a closer look at schools that have not met federal standards. ...more

July 11, 2008

For decades, surfing has been the premier water-based extreme sport. Infinitely linked to the coastal waves of Hawaii and Southern California, surfing has grown into a huge money-making sport with sponsored contests, magazines and even video games. ...more

July 11, 2008

If your children brought home grade cards like most Hernando County public schools received Tuesday, you'd be shelling out lots of $5 bills and going out to a fancy restaurant to celebrate. ...more

July 11, 2008

As the excitement wears off regarding the Hernando County School District's overall "A" grade for the first time in the history of the state's A Plus plan, officials are taking a closer look at schools that have not met federal standards. ...more

July 11, 2008

El artista Ernesto Cuevas Jr se llevó una sorpresa cuando pidió por primera vez a los niños del Centro Recreativo Gardenville que dibujaran algo por lo que sintieran cariño o les tocara muy de cerca. ...more

June 23, 2008

WINTER HAVEN — Megan Wolfe brushed aside the sort of nagging ailments that would sideline most swimmers to post eight top-five finishes, as the Highlands Hurricanes had an impressive showing at the Sunshine State Games at Rowdy Gaines Pool last weekend. The Blue Streak swim team member and state qualifier finished in the top six and earned team points in each of her 10 events, highlighted by first-place finishes in the 50-free (25.32) and 200-back (2:21.97). Wolfe also took second place in the 100-free with a 54.06 and third in the 100-back with a 1:05.75. She also grabbed fourth in the 400 IM (5:12.22) and 100 fly (1:02.97). ...more

June 18, 2008

Gov. Charlie Crist has abandoned his staunch opposition to offshore oil and gas drilling, saying Tuesday that he supports Sen. John McCain's plan to lift the federal moratorium and will weigh the possibility of drilling off Florida's coastline. ...more

June 18, 2008

TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Charlie Crist said today that his support of Sen. John McCain's plan to lift the federal moratorium on off-shore oil drilling has nothing to do with McCain's consideration of him as a vice presidential candidate. ...more

June 17, 2008

Gulf Coast Worship Center on Sunday will dedicate something that is already a landmark for many residents. ...more

June 15, 2008

Gulf Coast Worship Center on Sunday will dedicate something that is already a landmark for many residents. ...more

June 14, 2008