A Dade City man was one of five people arrested Monday in Marion County and charged with trying to distribute 1,200 pounds of marijuana, authorities say. ...more

February 10, 2009

DIXIE YOUTH LEAGUE BASEBALL AAA MAJORS Ridge Manor scores seven runs in sixth inning for 8-6 Dixie League Majors win over Wewahitchka Sunday. ...more

July 13, 2008

Josh Lopes has been something of a phenom as a leadoff batter for the Spring Hill American AAA Majors (ages 11-12) All-Star baseball team. ...more

July 13, 2008

DIXIE YOUTH LEAGUE AAA MAJORS BASEBALL Spring Hill American's hottest hitter going into states, Josh Lopes, cracks first-ever homer, reaches base three times in tries and scores three runs to pace his team's 3 1/2 inning nod over host Ridge Manor, 13-3. SECOND-ROUND TILT TODAY AT 5:30 P.M. ...more

July 12, 2008

DIXIE YOUTH LEAGUE AAA MAJORS BASEBALL Hernando County's smallest league – Ridge Manor – will play host to the State Tournament starting today. ...more

July 12, 2008

BRADENTON - The man suspected of leading a violent street gang in Manatee County was sentenced to seven years in prison on a racketeering charge today. Attorney General Bill McCollum considered the sentencing of Jose Angel Lopez, 19, of Bradenton, a "significant victory in the fight against gang violence with the guilty plea," his office said in a statement. ...more

September 17, 2007