Police have arrested a 26-year-old Tampa man, accusing him of having sex with a 14-year-old girl, an affidavit states. Shawn Javon Williams, of 9245 Overlook Drive, is charged with felony lewd and lascivious battery on a child younger than 16, records show. ...more

August 15, 2008

Sandy Hawkins says she has grit. To back up her claim, Hawkins points to the past 19 years she has spent as a single mother and the long hours working two jobs while attending college and law school full time. ...more

August 15, 2008

DIXIE PRE-MAJORS BASEBALL Despite going into final round unbeaten, Hernando fails twice to win state championship. ...more

July 18, 2008

DIXIE YOUTH LEAGUE MAJORS BASEBALL Eventual tournament champion knocks Brooksville team out of State Tournament with 3-0 triumph. ...more

July 17, 2008

Through adays of the Dixie Pre-Majors (ages 14-17) and Majors (ages 15-19) All-Stars State Tournaments at Chipley High, both Hernando County teams remained alive. ...more

July 16, 2008

The Sebring All-Stars ran into a slew of solid pitching, a load of tough defense, and a bit of bad luck this weekend at the Dixie Youth Pre-Majors (ages 15-16) state tournament. ...more

July 14, 2008

The Sebring All-Stars ran into some solid pitching and tough defense on Saturday and dropped their opening round match to Marion County, 10-0, at the Dixie Youth Pre-Majors (ages 15-16) state tournament in Chipley. Sebring now falls to the losers' bracket, where they'll face the loser of the game between Hernando and Sneeds at 11 a.m. on Sunday. ...more

July 12, 2008

Marion County Animal Center has closed after an outbreak of diseases contaminated the facility. They expect to euthanize about 80 dogs. ...more

July 10, 2008

One of the best softball sayings ever made was 'Good pitching beats good hitting almost every time.' ...more

July 9, 2008

Marion County Fire Rescue officials say a 9-month-old boy suffered smoke inhalation and second-degree burns on his arms and face when three other children playing with fireworks accidentally destroyed their North Florida home. ...more

July 7, 2008