Five boys accused of discharging 80 fire extinguishers and causing $4,000 worth of damage to a building at a Lakeland apartment complex were arrested today on felony criminal mischief charges, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said. ...more

December 2, 2008

If Gulf coach Jay Fulmer needed assistance getting his Buccaneers motivated for tonight's Class 3A region semifinal contest against Pasco, the rest of the Sunshine Athletic Conference coaches gave him what he needed. ...more

November 27, 2008

There aren't many high school quarterbacks who get the experience Gulf's Madison Burr got Friday against St. Cloud in the Class 3A region quarterfinals. ...more

November 26, 2008

A Pinellas County audit shows the Airco public golf course next to the St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport is so mismanaged, with essential repairs repeatedly delayed, that golfers themselves might be in danger. ...more

November 20, 2008

It's a rare day in Washington when a lawmaker voluntarily relinquishes power to his party's faithful. But that is what Bartow congressman Adam Putnam has done. He has given up his third-ranking position as conference chairman, a post that gave him national exposure and raised his stature as a voice for the future of the party and conservatism. ...more

November 16, 2008

Bucs RB Earnest Graham vs. Chiefs MLB Pat Thomas Thomas doesn't have a lot of speed or mobility, but he is tough and aggressive and he is a very good tackler. He is quick to fill the middle of the line and take away a runner's ability to cut after getting through the hole, which is where Graham is at his best. The Bucs will need to get a good lead block on Thomas. That will allow Graham to make his first cut after he gets through the hole, and that will allow him to maximize his runs. Without that lead block, Graham could struggle to mount big yards against the Chiefs. ...more

November 2, 2008

On Sept. 10, Nature Coast blanked Hudson 3-0 (25-15, 25-14, 25-19). On Sept. 25, the battle between the two Class 4A-District 8 rivals was closer but the Sharks prevailed 3-2 (22-25, 25-14, 16-25, 25-22, 15-11). ...more

October 31, 2008

GIRLS GOLF Hernando junior Lauren Shuford will attempt to advance to regionals for a third consecutive season. ...more

October 13, 2008

Today at 8:12 a.m., we're one day before the new moon, which means today through Thursday fishing should be good to excellent at the very least. ...more

September 28, 2008

After a pair of dandy approach shots to the seventh green on Heritage Springs' front nine, the first to greet Mitchell's Megan and Rebecca Van Etten as they walked up the fairway was a medium-sized alligator sunning itself on the bank of a small lake to their right. ...more

September 25, 2008