A 20-year-old Spring Hill mother was killed in a car crash this weekend. Wednesday, Dana Lyons, a Springstead High School graduate,was described by her mother as quiet and shy, but loved by many friends. ...more

June 12, 2008

A 20-year-old Spring Hill mother was killed in a car crash this weekend. Wednesday, Dana Lyons, a Springstead High School graduate,was described by her mother as quiet and shy, but loved by many friends. ...more

June 11, 2008

At least one person is dead after a crash at 7:50 a.m. today at State Road 64 and 48th Street Court in Bradenton, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. ...more

May 2, 2008

Every now and then, a list of some sort comes out showing Tampa somewhere near the bottom of whatever quality the list is ranking. ...more

January 29, 2008

In between rounds of pingpong against someone 54 years his junior, Bruce Bandini speaks about why he picked Clearwater to spend his final years. ...more

December 27, 2007

CLEARWATER - In between rounds of ping pong, against someone 54 years his junior, Bruce Bandini speaks about why he picked Clearwater to spend his final years. ...more

December 27, 2007

Thousands of people used shovels and buckets in a massive operation Sunday to clean up the South Korea's largest oil spill, which blackened beaches along the country's western coast. ...more

December 10, 2007

GO FISHING is a daily look at the area fishing scene through the eyes of local charter boat captains and fishing guides. Today: Billy Nobles, left, with "Reel Animals" partner Mike Anderson. ...more

November 23, 2007

I read these letters complaining about the high cost of gasoline. People condemn the oil companies and refiners. However, their raw material cost is high to begin with (whatever the market is bringing) and refining it into gasoline is not cost free. On the other hand, this country sits on enough oil to sustain it for a century or more. Why don't we use it? Well, the environmentalists ban drilling for it in the far northern, frozen, uninhabitable area of Alaska's north shore. The state of Forida bans drilling in the Gulf, as it might damage their beaches. There is a price for everything, and in my view, the high price of gasoline is the price we pay for satisfying the objectors. ...more

November 16, 2007

The small town on the east coast of Florida boasts excellent fishing, delicious local eateries and beautiful beaches. It's no wonder this area is known as the Treasure Coast. ...more

November 11, 2007