Tropical Storm Cristobal, the first tropical storm to menace the Southeastern seaboard this hurricane season, sent outer bands of intermittent rain lashing the eastern Carolinas late Saturday as forecasters predicted it could dump several inches in some areas of drought-stricken North Carolina. ...more

July 20, 2008

Rainy weather put a damper on attendance at last week's Pasco County Fair, organizers said Monday. ...more

February 26, 2008

SEBRING — It was all sequins, jumpsuits and sideburns as 12 semifinalists fully embraced the music and dress of Elvis Presley during Thursday's Heartland Idol competition on the downtown Circle. But it was more than just gaudy belt buckles. The distinctly American music of Memphis and Las Vegas entertained an audience of 350 well-wishers and music enthusiasts. Organizers required 12 semi-finalist singers to perform one of Presley's 118 Top 40 hits. Several chose one of Elvis's 18 No. 1 hits. ...more

November 3, 2007

Their clubs didn't resemble swords, and their opponents weren't mistaken for fire-breathing beasts. ...more

October 4, 2007