We met Skink. We actually, truly met the living breathing Skink, straight from the pages of a Carl Hiaasen novel. ...more

November 22, 2009

Randy Roberts, government relations director for Publix Super Markets Inc., died suddenly at his Lakeland home Friday morning. ...more

February 28, 2009

Tom Touchton, founding chairman of the Tampa Bay History Center, added a new title Monday as the 2008 Citizen of the Year. ...more

February 10, 2009

Three local artists and their work will be on hand at a reception today. ...more

January 28, 2009

Tommy Ervin is a Florida native and veteran of the state parks system who hopes to finish his career in the land of the mermaids. ...more

January 14, 2009

The investigation of the disappearance of cruise ship passenger Jennifer Ellis-Seitz of Winter Haven could take weeks, FBI spokesman Mike Leverock said today. ...more

December 31, 2008

Scott Thompson of Winter Haven has deep roots in Florida citrus and ranching. He is from the third generation citrus growers, cattle ranchers and farmers. ...more

October 12, 2008

In a town that takes the arts seriously, Monica Goodwin Turner was chosen as the contest winner for the official poster and T-shirt for the 18th annual Caladium Festival. ...more

August 17, 2008

Scott Bartlett isn't afraid of change. On Aug. 17, he will leave behind a 20-year career in business and become senior pastor at Centerpointe Community Church. He will replace founding pastor Dale Brooks, who is retiring after more than 40 years of service. ...more

August 6, 2008

The sacrifice of two Pasco County soldiers killed in Iraq will not be forgotten. ...more

July 23, 2008