GOWERS CORNER -- Three adults lost their home and were sent to a hospital this morning because of a blaze sparked by a malfunctioning medical oxygen generator, according to Pasco Fire Rescue. "It's a total loss," said Assistant Chief Mike Ciccarello, estimating the damage at $118,000. ...more

December 8, 2008

This time last year, Brenda Wrazin boarded a plane to say a final goodbye to her husband. ...more

November 28, 2008

We think we would all agree that it is great that the election is finally over. It is a long day for the workers at the polls, starting at 6 a.m. and ending after 8 p.m., plus there are several schools and meetings that we must attend before every election. The workers of Precinct 5, the Sebring Hills Club House, would like to publicly thank Sonny's Real Pit Barbecue, Brenda Brady and her staff, for providing us with a delicious meal both on Primary day in August and again on Election Day. Riverside Bank sent us doughnuts and Chili's sent chips and salsa. From the bottom of our hearts, the 13 people who worked want to say a very sincere thank you for supporting us. ...more

November 9, 2008

It is once in a lifetime that we get the opportunity to preserve a human institution and take action to change the outcome of history. Right now, this is our moment in history here in Florida with Amendment Two on the ballot on Nov. 4. A "Yes" vote on Amendment Two defines marriage as the union of one man and one woman, which is most beneficial for the common good of society. Marriage creates families, the very foundation our society is built upon, and without it we will surely crumble as a nation. Think about this for a moment, traditional marriage actually protects children. Amendment Two protects our children from being taught in public schools that the same sex marriage is the same as natural marriage. If same sex marriage is legalized in Florida, public schools will be forced to teach your children and grandchildren that homosexual marriages are equal to marriages between a man and a woman. Since homosexual marriage was legalized in Massachusetts, public school teachers are now being forced to teach this very thing. ...more

October 26, 2008

Everybody pretty much knows that alternative energy is all the rage nowadays. And you can get up to speed at a free, show-and-tell that will introduce machines and devices that save energy this weekend at Little Harbor, 611 Destiny Drive. ...more

October 17, 2008

Authorities say a man was stabbed with a knife in the arm by his wife during an argument Saturday at their home, 9207 River Forest Cove. ...more

September 23, 2008

How do you measure loss? How do you deal with it? ...more

September 19, 2008

A 34-year-old South Tampa woman punched a teenager on the mouth and scratched the girl's neck several times, according to the Tampa Police Department. ...more

September 16, 2008

Computer problems that are preventing airlines from filing flight plans have contributed to nearly 24 arrival delays and about 20 departure delays at Tampa International Airport tonight. ...more

August 26, 2008

A dinner to raise money for the Jean-Claude Meus Defense Fund starts at 5 p.m. today at Homer's buffet, 1000 Sebring Square. ...more

July 26, 2008