Roy Paz employs many skills as a veteran Tampa police officer, but the training that gives him the most joy and keeps him in tip-top condition happens on a skating rink. ...more

November 11, 2009

A 23-year-old motorcyclist died after running a stop sign and colliding with a vehicle in West Bradenton Friday night, the Florida Highway Patrol said. ...more

July 18, 2009

TOWN 'N COUNTRY - While many independently-owned shops are struggling to stay afloat in these tough economic times, business is booming for one newly opened spot. ...more

June 29, 2009

A parrot whose cries of alarm alerted his owner when a little girl choked on her breakfast has been honored as a hero. ...more

March 24, 2009

2009 HERNANDO COUNTY GIRLS SOFTBALL PITCHING STATS (thru 03-11) ...more

March 12, 2009

Much of Jason Waterhouse's life has been spent breaking laws, but a string of crimes that ended in April likely will be his last brush with the legal system for a while. ...more

February 4, 2009

Much of Jason Waterhouse's life has been spent breaking laws, but a string of crimes that ended in April likely will be his last brush with the legal system for awhile. ...more

February 3, 2009

The Newsome High girls soccer team is counting on its experience during the next few weeks. The team has 10 seniors, eight of whom have twice seen the Wolves' season end in the region finals (2006, '08) and once in the state semifinals (2007). ...more

February 2, 2009

Cally Richardson could pretty much guarantee if she played a prank on co-worker Thomas McNally Jr., he'd retaliate. ...more

December 24, 2008

Since the first Highlands County teacher earned her National Board certification in 2001, a steady increase of educators has joined the prestigious ranks, which with 11 newly certified teachers this year now totals 57. ...more

December 10, 2008