The man found guilty of second-degree murder in the death of a motorcycle rider nicknamed "Uncle Ugly" was sentenced today to life in prison. ...more

July 30, 2008

RELOCATION MEANS HERNANDO COUNTY MISSES OUT ON 165 NEW JOBS ...more

July 18, 2008

Hernando County is losing one of its industries. It could cost the county up to 165 jobs. ...more

July 18, 2008

When facing federal charges of tax evasion, actor Wesley Snipes said he couldn't get a fair trial in Ocala. But now it looks like the court can't do enough to accommodate the prison-bound star. ...more

July 17, 2008

OCALA - Wesley Snipes will be allowed to leave the United States to work on two movies while his lawyers appeal his tax convictions. ...more

July 3, 2008

JUNIOR GOLF ...more

July 1, 2008

The stolen car of Henry Todd Bruder, who was found tied up and shot to death Saturday morning at his Lakeland home, was found Sunday afternoon at an Ocala inn. ...more

June 17, 2008

TAMPA - The stolen car of Henry Todd Bruder, who was found tied up and shot to death Saturday morning at his Lakeland home, was located Sunday afternoon at an Ocala inn. ...more

June 16, 2008

SEBRING — While most of the eight kids eased into the new YMCA swimming pool Tuesday, 9-year-old Dalton Hiller splashed everyone else when he hit a perfect cannonball. Everyone laughed, and then practice began. Hiller and the other students, 6 to 14 years old, were preparing for the July 12 Heartland Triathlon. Depending on age, the kids will swim either 100 or 200 yards, bike three or six miles and run either half a mile or a full mile. Hiller is a Cracker Trail Elementary student and said he lifts weights at home. He hopes to improve on last year's 31st place he earned during the inaugural kids event – maybe even enough to win this time. ...more

June 12, 2008

PALATKA — The Panthers exploded for 11 runs in the first inning on Friday and never looked back as the South Florida Community College baseball team crushed St. John's River CC 12-0 to start a three-game road trip out with a bang. "We talked before the game about being ready for the first pitch," said SFCC coach Rick Hitt. "And they definitely were, which was nice to see." ...more

February 10, 2008