So far, the big dog in the District 66 State Representative race is Ben Albritton. In fact, the Wauchula citrus grower is the only visible candidate. ...more

July 23, 2009

On Oct. 10, 2007, Darrell "Hank" Newberry was struck by a pickup truck as he took his trash out to the edge of his driveway. ...more

January 29, 2009

The girlfriend of a man who was fatally struck by a pickup as he took out the garbage is suing the truck's driver on a negligence claim. ...more

January 9, 2009

It's a sad day when a community that has so few historical buildings can't save one of its rare gems. But that was the case with Gary Adult High School, now a pile of rubble. ...more

September 10, 2008

The driver who mowed down a man taking out his garbage seven months ago has been arrested and charged with DUI manslaughter, authorities said. ...more

May 5, 2008

The driver who mowed down a man taking out his garbage seven months ago has been arrested and charged with DUI manslaughter, authorities said. ...more

May 4, 2008

AVON PARK –– It may be early in the year, but Lake Region pitcher Jacob Newberry was in mid-season form against Sebring in the first round of the Bill Jarrett Early Bird Classic at Head Field on Monday night. Newberry, a junior right-hander, scattered four hits and struck out nine, and designated hitter Steve Fox slammed a three-run home run to lead the Thunder to a 3-1 win over the Blue Streaks. "We've pitched good enough to win the last two games, but we've got to score some runs," said Sebring veteran coach Hoppy Rewis. "Newberry is a quality high school pitcher and he doesn't give you much to hit. He's just fast enough with enough off-speed stuff that you can't just look for one pitch." ...more

February 13, 2008

After going into late-night overtime the week before, the Tampa City Council finally gave its blessing - or at least its majority vote - to the rezoning plans of Wasserman Real Estate Capital to redevelop Hyde Park Village. ...more

December 26, 2007

The city council's indecision over what to do with Hyde Park Village comes down to this question: Which would you rather look at, a graduated eight-story condo building or vacant storefronts? ...more

December 20, 2007

Anthony Sheppard tied a state finals record Saturday throwing four touchdown passes to lead Pahokee to a 53-14 win against Newberry in the Class 2B championship game. ...more

December 9, 2007