Junior defensive tackle Cleveland Nobles walked over to senior James Bland and offered a hug as the seconds ticked off the clock in Avon Park's 31-0 season-ending loss to Class 3A-District 11 champion Palmetto Tigers at Joe Franza Stadium. ...more

November 15, 2008

The writing on Joaquin Phoenix's fists said it all. The words "Good Bye" were penned on the actor's knuckles at a premiere Saturday night for his latest film, "Two Lovers," and Phoenix confirmed a surprise announcement he made last week: He's giving up movies. ...more

November 2, 2008

NEW YORK (AP) - A battle broke out for control of Wachovia Friday as Wells Fargo signed a $15.1 billion agreement to buy the Charlotte, N.C.-based bank, while Citigroup and the federal regulators backing its earlier deal insisted that Citi's takeover bid go forward. ...more

October 5, 2008

A battle broke out Friday for control of Wachovia as Wells Fargo agreed to pay $14.8 billion for the struggling bank, while Citigroup and federal regulators insisted that Citi's earlier and lower-priced takeover offer go forward. ...more

October 4, 2008

The nation's economic meltdown and the controversial bailout proposal shook up the presidential race Wednesday, as Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama sought to put their stamps on the solution to the crisis. ...more

September 25, 2008

Port Richey, following the surprise announcement last week that Matt Brewi was resigning as the city's public safety director after little more than one year on the job, is faced with a couple of options, according to City Manager Richard Reade. Since this is Port Richey neither make much sense. One or the other, however, will be chosen. ...more

May 21, 2008

Every year during the holidays, Hernando Today compiles a list of the major news stories that were published during the past year. Here are some of the top stories from January through March. ...more

December 25, 2007

The Federal Reserve, in a move Wednesday morning coordinated with central banks in Canada and Europe, announced a new set of steps to try to make banks more willing to lend their cash and help thaw the world's frozen financial system. ...more

December 13, 2007

A former pizzeria manager accused of kidnapping two Missouri boys, one of whom was missing for more than four years, will plead guilty next week to kidnapping, attempted murder and sexual assault, a prosecutor said Friday. ...more

October 6, 2007

President Vladimir Putin, in a surprise announcement, opened the door Monday to becoming Russia's prime minister and retaining power when his presidential term ends next year. ...more

October 2, 2007