It was almost an epic collapse. Instead, it became another teeth-gritting, palm-sweating, relief-sighing victory for the Florida State Seminoles. ...more

December 14, 2008

Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain will hold a rally at 3 p.m. Thursday at Roberts Sports Arena. ...more

October 20, 2008

Cloaked Agenda I'm a proud American of Africa descent, proud veteran, proud Republican and proud resident of Hernando County. I read the letter from Mr. Colombo in the Sept. 10 edition of Hernando Today. He's right; Sen. John McCain is a true "American hero" and you're also right that he's earned it. ...more

September 13, 2008

More Pressing Problems Regarding "Stadium Proposal Takes 1st Step Toward Ballot" (Metro, June 6): ...more

June 12, 2008

Let me see if I have this straight. Tampa City Councilwoman Linda Saul-Sena is unhappy with the design of the proposed Ikea furniture store in Tampa, saying it is a "cookie-cutter template." ...more

January 16, 2008

SEBRING –– Friendly rivalries are healthy in the sports arena, but when the boundaries of good sportsmanship are crossed, anything can happen. What should have been Amanda Grimaldo's coming-out party turned ugly on Thursday, as a game-halting melee ensued in the 70th minute of Sebring's 5-0 win over Avon Park in a Class 4A-District 10 showdown at Firemen's Field. With the Blue Streaks up by four goals, an Avon Park and Sebring player got tangled up after going for the ball late in the match. One shove led to another, and after a punch to the jaw, the fight ensued. Both teams had players run on the field, as cheers from both sides could be heard over the commotion. "That is the last thing we need in a soccer match," Sebring goalie Becca Secory said. "I wasn't sure what had happened at first, but when I realized there was a fight, I tried to calm our bench down." ...more

November 10, 2007

A legal snag might prevent Pasco County from using impact fee revenue and some tax money to build a multipurpose sports facility. ...more

October 23, 2007

No lover of opera could deny the talents of Luciano Pavarotti, who brought an indelible blend of power, softness and emotional energy to his singing. ...more

September 7, 2007