Newsome and King, the Nos. 1 and 2 seeds in the Class 5A-District 8 boys basketball tournament, clinched playoff berths and will meet in the district championship tonight at 7 at Bloomingdale after advancing in dramatic fashion Friday. ...more

February 14, 2009

After three days of testimony from co-workers, parents of students in her class and experts, former Venice Elementary School teacher Diana O'Neill took the witness stand today in her own defense. ...more

February 13, 2009

There may be three Blue Streak wrestlers heading to today's Class 1A-Region 2 meet at Matanzas High School, but it's been an all-hands-on-deck approach for Sebring this week in preparation for the state-qualifying tournament. ...more

February 13, 2009

When Eli Manning was selected for his first ProBowl, big brother provided some pretty simple advice - have fun and dress appropriately. ...more

February 7, 2009

This married couple spread their love for orchids to whoever visits their Citrus Park greenhouses. ...more

January 9, 2009

Remember the slogan, "See the U.S.A. in Your Chevrolet?" Well, my husband Ron and I decided to see the U.S.A., not in a Chevrolet, but in our recreational vehicle. I know it doesn't rhyme and doesn't sound quite right, but then our experiences with our RV was never quite right. ...more

January 7, 2009

A group once known as the Gleaners of Hillsborough County is regrouping, and in the process it is seeking volunteers ready to pick tomatoes, grapefruit, strawberries or whatever else is in season to supplement food banks and church organizations. ...more

November 26, 2008

Spoto's first trip to the postseason did not end as a memorable one. The Spartans couldn't muster any offense until late in the game and the defense couldn't prevent DeSoto County running back Marcus Shaw from reeling off big runs in a season-ending 24-6 loss at Bulldog Stadium in a Class 3A region quarterfinal. ...more

November 22, 2008

As a child, Alli Zeegers would watch the twirling cheerleaders and the gigantic helium balloons of Mickey and Minnie wind their way down New York City as the nation celebrated Thanksgiving with the Macy's Thanksgiving parade. ...more

November 20, 2008

With 32 seconds left in the game, Bloomingdale was on Durant's 2-yard line. It was first down. ...more

November 15, 2008