President Barack Obama continues to push forward with his proposed overhaul of the nation's health care system, despite solid public opinion data that suggests a majority of Americans is saying thanks but no thanks to his plan and those of Democrat leaders in Congress. Republicans in Congress could be poised to make gains in both the House and Senate in the 2010 election but are still led by many of the same people who were in charge when the GOP went hog wild on spending, alienating the independent voters they need to succeed at the polls. ...more

February 13, 2010

President Barack Obama continues to push forward with his proposed overhaul of the nation's health care system, despite solid public opinion data that suggests a majority of Americans is saying thanks but no thanks to his plan and those of Democrat leaders in Congress. Republicans in Congress could be poised to make gains in both the House and Senate in the 2010 election but are still led by many of the same people who were in charge when the GOP went hog wild on spending, alienating the independent voters they need to succeed at the polls. ...more

February 10, 2010

The case of the pilfered porker and stolen calf has been solved. Thanks to an Armwood High teacher turned sleuth and Hillsborough County sheriff's detectives. ...more

February 4, 2010

Sitting on the steps by the stand of the Junior Livestock Auction, Kyle Helms, was confident he would get a good deal on his hog Lucy. ...more

January 31, 2010

A second defendant charged in the 2007 murder of Bryan "Red" Fanning now has an October trial date. ...more

May 22, 2009

A 26-year-old woman is OK after being charged by a 200-pound wild pig in her backyard this morning, according to St. Petersburg Fire and Rescue officials. ...more

April 20, 2009

What do you get an 84-year-old lady for her birthday? That's what Carol Brown was thinking a few weeks ago. Her mother, June Pearce, was turning 84. The idea of buying and giving more stuff just didn't appeal to Brown. ...more

March 7, 2009

PASCO COUNTY FAIR SCHEDULE 8 a.m.: Youth hog show, Albert A. Barthle Livestock Pavilion ...more

February 21, 2009

The winners of the 2009 Central Florida Barbecue were announced Saturday evening before an enthusiastic crowd at Firemen's Field, with Bubba Latimer of Bub-Ba-Q accepting the Grand Champion trophy. ...more

January 12, 2009

The winners of the 2009 Central Florida BBQ were announced Saturday evening before an enthusiastic crowd at Firemens Field with Bubba Latimer of Bub-Ba-Q accepting the Grand Champion trophy. ...more

January 11, 2009