Janet Crouse didn't leave the courtroom until a heavy metal door slammed behind her nephew Ryan Young. ...more

January 24, 2009

DIXIE YOUTH LEAGUE BASEBALL AAA MAJORS SH AMERICAN POUNDS SUMTER ...more

June 24, 2008

AVON PARK — "Tap, tap, tap" went the stick on the edge of the basketball rim as Special STARS athlete Bobby Talley took aim for the hoop. ...more

June 19, 2008

Tony Crouse tries not to learn too much about the people he helps on the job. He doesn't ask about families or hobbies or aspirations. A professional distance helps the Polk County deputy fire chief leave the job behind each night. ...more

January 11, 2008

Forrest Gough started his racing career at the old state fairgrounds track in Thunder cars in 1985. Now 53, the veteran still has the passion for racing he felt at 31, when he was named rookie of the year and won the Thunder car points championship. ...more

November 22, 2007

CLEARWATER - A 14-year-old boy remained in critical condition Saturday at Bayfront Medical Center, recovering from injuries sustained when a car knocked him off his bicycle Friday evening, Clearwater Fire Rescue officials said. ...more

November 3, 2007