Dale Earnhardt Jr. hadn't even climbed out of his car after winning last year's Budweiser Shootout, and his fans were already counting his future championships. ...more

February 7, 2009

James Seay's family vigorously defended the 18-year-old last week after his arrest in the shooting of a St. Petersburg undercover officer, but now one of his uncles is in trouble with the law, Gulfport police said. ...more

February 2, 2009

It's been a long and rewarding career for the city of Sebring's Roads, Buildings and Grounds Superintendent George Fox, who announced his retirement as of Dec. 31. ...more

December 8, 2008

With its emphasis on academic achievement and cultivating positive attitudes, the Youth Environmental Services program has been trying to lead young men down the right path and away from a life of crime since its inception in 1994. ...more

August 27, 2008

Fifty-five years ago, I started on a journey that would take me all over the world...... ...more

June 28, 2008

Hillsborough's Marlon Mitchell and Mitchell's Patrick Schuster are among 144 players from across the nation vying for a coveted spot at the 18-under National Baseball Team Trials this week at the invite-only Tournament of Stars at the USA Baseball Complex in Cary, N.C. ...more

June 17, 2008

Coming from a family with a very long history in law enforcement, I find it very hard to understand why Chief Tom Dettman would expect his son to receive any type of special treatment when he is breaking the law. I have parents, siblings, uncles and cousins that were and are in law enforcement. Never once did I, nor my family, expect special treatment when I was in the wrong! I've been pulled over for speeding or "coasting" through a stop sign and because of who my family are, has gotten me out of it but, I have also received tickets for these things. I'm older now and a lot more responsible when it comes to my driving habits. I never once went to my family and asked them to take care of it. I also have never thrown in anyone's face as to who my family is. My parents would have never allowed it. ...more

June 6, 2008

All things being equal, the three little boys already would be ample cause for a mother's worry. ...more

May 30, 2008

2:30 p.m.—National Signing Day was a joyful and emotional day for Rolando Fines and his family. On Wednesday inside Freedom's conference room, Fines signed his letter-of-intent to play for Jacksonville University, but securing the next four years of his life wasn't all the 6-foot-2, 250-pound defensive lineman accomplished. He will be the first person from his family to attend college. ...more

February 6, 2008

It's been nearly seven months since Stepha Henry disappeared during a visit to Florida with her younger sister. ...more

December 24, 2007