A town famous for its racing heritage saw a few new times go into the record books early Saturday morning, as Doug Morton and Virginia Landress ran to top finishes at the inaugural Highlands Hammock Half Marathon at Highlands Hammock State Park. ...more

January 26, 2009

The Progress Village-Palm River communities will soon get an ambulance and crew to provide around-the-clock advanced life support coverage. ...more

January 23, 2009

The Progress Village-Palm River communities will soon get an ambulance and crew to provide around-the-clock advanced life support coverage. ...more

January 22, 2009

Hillsborough County Commissioner Brian Blair said he wanted his goodbye news conference to be an "upbeat" affair, but the wrestler in him couldn't leave the ring without a few shots at the opponent who whipped him. ...more

November 13, 2008

Heather Adkins of Tampa probably had no idea what a force of nature she unleashed when she asked for a recipe for brown sugar icing similar to one her grandmother used to make for chocolate cake. We've had dozens come by mail and e-mail. ...more

October 5, 2008

The Tampa Bay WAVES Unit 55 has a new meeting day and venue. The group will meet the first Saturday of each month at Piccadilly Cafeteria, 1025 Brandon Blvd., W. ...more

September 3, 2008

SEBRING — There is nothing like celebrating your country's birthday by getting some beneficial exercise. The 14th annual Firecracker 5k run/walk attracted 208 participants, who managed to roll out of bed in time for the 7:30 a.m. start on Friday morning at beautiful Highlands Hammock State Park. "It was an excellent day to be outside and we had a record number of people participate in this year's event," said race director Chet Brojek. "I can't thank my sponsors and the community enough for their support for a worthy cause." ...more

July 5, 2008

EDITOR'S NOTE: This occasional series spotlights local school administrators. This week's column features Sandra Black, principal at Springhead Elementary School, 3208 S. Nesmith Road. The school's telephone number is (813) 757-9321. ...more

January 10, 2008