Short shrieks, high-pitched yelps, and drawn-out wails rang out in Thailand at an international competition aimed at setting a new record for the loudest scream. ...more

August 2, 2009

ST. PETERSBURG This weekend's Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg will be gentler on the ears. ...more

March 31, 2009

They can zoom along at up to 80 mph and venture into wet territory where most watercraft cannot go. They are airboats, a growing recreational, albeit expensive, hobby in Florida. ...more

January 30, 2009

Residents working on a community plan for Brandon say a proposal to build an emergency helistop for a medical eye-care center near Brandon Regional Hospital would be disruptive to the community. ...more

December 24, 2008

BOYS BASKETBALL Eagles outscore Sharks 32-17 in the second half to claim first game of the season in county's hottest rivalry. ...more

December 9, 2008

They can zoom along at up to 80 mph and venture into wet territory where most other watercraft cannot go. They are airboats, a growing recreational, albeit expensive, hobby in Florida. ...more

November 21, 2008

I don't understand Highlands County Commissioner Barbara Stewart filing a complaint with the Sebring Police Department against Sheriff Susan Benton for some kind of verbal abuse like raising your voice for emphasis? Is that a crime? ...more

September 27, 2008

Hillsborough County adopted new noise rules Thursday designed to increase restrictions on amplified music played after 11 p.m. and make it easier to take annoying noise-makers to court and fine them. ...more

September 19, 2008

DUNEDIN - Next month, city commissioners could decide whether to revise the city's noise ordinance to regulate amplified music in the city's downtown entertainment district. The City Commission will hold hearings on the proposed ordinance at 7 p.m. on Aug. 7 and Aug. 21. ...more

July 12, 2008

DUNEDIN -- The latest attempt by the city to regulate amplified music in and around the downtown entertainment district will be debated Wednesday night by the Local Planning Agency. ...more

July 7, 2008