High school girls weightlifting is unique to Florida, and nobody does it better than the Spruce Creek Lady Hawks. ...more

February 6, 2008

PORT ORANGE – High school girls weightlifting is unique to Florida, and nobody does it better than the Spruce Creek Lady Hawks. They come in all shapes and sizes, some as slight as 98 pounds and some who lift in the 199-pound and unlimited classes, and they're part of a powerhouse that dominates the sport. The Lady Hawks have won the state tournament all four times it has been held, and try for their fifth title on Saturday. Only Florida offers girls' competitive weightlifting, with about 3,800 participants at more than 150 schools, and it is becoming "kind of a recruiting ground" for national teams, said coach Richard Lansky of USA Weightlifting. ...more

February 4, 2008

For years, health experts have been warning that Americans are too fat, that we exercise too little and eat too much, that our health is in jeopardy. ...more

February 3, 2008

Is the stress of the holiday season starting to get to you? It's probably taking a toll on your friends and loved ones, too. ...more

December 15, 2007

Is the stress of the holiday season starting to get to you? ...more

December 14, 2007

Last month, the No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes lost at home and their top-ranked status disappeared. Two weeks later, the same thing happened to No. 1 LSU. ...more

December 3, 2007

Halloween gourds of all shapes and sizes are on sale today on the grounds of Wellspring United Methodist Church, 10701 Sheldon Road. ...more

October 31, 2007

WESTCHASE Halloween gourds of all shapes and sizes are on sale at Wellspring United Methodist Church, 10701 Sheldon Road. ...more

October 25, 2007

Real estate broker Richard Bennett has participated in countless real estate closings during the past 26 years. His most memorable deal to date, though, took place in August when he signed his name on the dotted line. ...more

October 20, 2007

Hundreds of dogs of all shapes and sizes - and their owners - participated Saturday in Stride for Strays, an annual pet walk and fundraiser for the Animal Coalition of Hillsborough County. ...more

October 14, 2007