A new beginning Beware the end is near and a new beginning is there for the taking for those who have a desire to change their way of living. There is a world of us who will be making our new year resolutions in hopes that we can change our lives for the better. For myself I have decided that I really need to reduce the size of my middle by at least two maybe three inches and that will require a lot of exercise an a fairly large decrease in the amount of money I spend on adult refreshments at my various hangouts. I just hope I do not cause any financial hardship for my business partners in the establishments I frequent. ...more

December 27, 2007

Largo walked onto the field for their regional semifinal battle against host Dunedin with a perfect 11-0 record. When they walked off, everyone in attendance clearly witnessed how and why they are now a pristine 12-0. ...more

November 23, 2007

A man is accused of twice striking a teenage boy with his vehicle before throwing ...more

November 23, 2007

A man is accused of twice striking a teenage boy with his vehicle before throwing the boy to the ground and choking him. ...more

November 22, 2007

LAKE PLACID — Police Chief Phil Williams hopes to prevent future injuries from traffic accidents. Williams wants the town council to consider placing a camera at the Interlake Boulevard and U.S. 27 intersection in an effort to curb red-light violators. The camera would snap a photo of a vehicle's license plate as a driver passes through the busy intersection. A police officer would then decide whether a vehicle owner deserved a citation for ignoring the red light. "I've seen many people hurt real bad at that red light from people running a red light," said Williams. "We have to decide if this is right for Lake Placid. If it will help lessen traffic accidents and some of the injuries like the ones I've seen, then I support it 100 percent." ...more

September 10, 2007

GAINESVILLE - Florida coach Urban Meyer said Monday he wasn't happy with Western Kentucky's bench in the Gators' 49-3 victory against the Hilltoppers on Saturday. ...more

September 5, 2007