TAMPA - A mom who was issued a citation for making an illegal U-turn to pull over because of her vomiting toddler received a happy surprise today: The doctor who treated her daughter offered to pay the ticket. ...more

January 31, 2008

BROOKSVILLE - A misdemeanor charge of battery has been dropped against a school bus driver accused of spanking a 3-year-old girl with special needs while en route to J.D. Floyd Elementary. ...more

December 12, 2007

FROSTPROOF — Controversial calls ran rampant during the clash between the Sebring boys basketball team and Frostproof on Tuesday night. Questionable calls and turnovers saw a 13-point Sebring lead late in the third quarter dissipate to nothing, and the Bulldogs took advantage, knocking down 23-of-36 free throws for an 84-73 Class 4A-District 10 victory. ...more

December 6, 2007

TAMPA - The benching of a teenage Muslim athlete from a soccer match over the weekend in Palm Harbor was the latest local incident involving female athletes who have been prohibited from playing sports while wearing traditional Islamic dress. Iman Khalil, 15, booted from a match Saturday, returned to the field Sunday to play after the referee's decision was overturned by the league. ...more

October 15, 2007