A mix of military, family, friends and patriotic motorcycle riders gathered at Plant City's First Baptist Church on Saturday to honor and mourn the loss of Army Spc. Eric Lembke, who was killed in Afghanistan by a roadside bomb Oct. 23. ...more

November 8, 2009

To Tom Norton, the father-in-law to Spec. Eric N. Lembke, a soldier killed in Afghanistan Oct. 23, the visitation service at Plant City's First Baptist Church on Friday was sadly reminiscent of his daughter's wedding with Lembke in 2003. ...more

November 7, 2009

Despite the chunk of money Floridians were spending on gas the past few years, many said they could not change how much they drove. ...more

January 25, 2009

Antilock brakes could help motorcycle riders avoid fatal crashes, according to a study by the insurance industry. ...more

October 22, 2008

Highway fatalities nationwide decreased in 2007 compared with 2006, but motorcycle fatalities increased, and in no state were there more than in Florida, according to federal figures released Thursday. ...more

October 17, 2008

Drunken-driving deaths fell in 32 states in 2007, the government reported Thursday, but alcohol-related fatalities increased among motorcycle riders in half the states. ...more

August 29, 2008

Before Cody Grater fought for his country in the Army, he fought for a skateboard park in Hernando County. ...more

August 3, 2008

State highway safety officials are asking bikers to dress brightly, paint their motorcycles in brighter colors and add more lights to the machines. ...more

July 15, 2008

TALLAHASSEE - State highway safety officials are asking bikers to dress brightly, paint their motorcycles in brighter colors and add more lights to the machines. ...more

July 14, 2008

About 100,000 people shirked the sweltering heat Thursday to take part in one of Brandon's favorite annual traditions, the Fourth of July Parade. The 90 entries included Scout troops, politicians, veterans' and military groups and dancers of many genres. ...more

July 12, 2008