For someone lacking in the spoken language of English, Valma Francisco who wrote the anti-Grimming article seems extremely articulate. For someone who would fail the first question on "Are You Smarter than a Fifth Grader?," the writer seems to have had some assistance in writing a very detailed — but false — missive smearing Ron Grimming. I urge the citizens of Highlands County to follow the anti-Grimming writer's advice and research Ron Grimming. You would find a long and distinguished career with the Illinois State Police followed by his stint at the Florida Highway Patrol. Serving at the pleasure of the governor one can only maintain a position if they become a "yes man." Ron Grimming was not that man. ...more

October 4, 2008

A 38-year-old soldier from Bradenton who had served three previous tours of duty in the Middle East died Sunday in Afghanistan after his unit was ambushed by enemy forces, the Department of Defense said Monday. ...more

September 30, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - Former Ridgewood High football star Byronell Arline was arrested on a cocaine possession charge by the New Port Richey Police Department at 12:19 a.m. Sunday. He was released that morning on $5,000 bail. ...more

September 25, 2008

As an errant pass began to slide out of Vinny Lecavalier's reach during a recent practice, the Lightning's franchise center laid out his body at the blue line in an attempt to corral the puck with his stick. ...more

September 19, 2008

No Insult Detected Regarding Sept. 11 letters to the editor "An Offensive Remark" and "Outraged at Comment": ...more

September 16, 2008

Since closer Troy Percival began his latest stint on the disabled list Aug. 15, Rays manager Joe Maddon has insisted there is no designated fill-in closer. ...more

August 29, 2008

The Rays cracked three home runs from the sixth inning on, saw Edwin Jackson work out of some pretty significant jams and made another first-place team look rather pedestrian Friday night. ...more

August 23, 2008

Greg Maddux is back in Los Angeles for another stretch drive. The Dodgers announced Tuesday that they have reacquired Maddux and received cash from San Diego. The Padres will get two minor-league players to be named or cash. ...more

August 20, 2008

If Joe Maddon wanted to make anything clear Saturday, it was that he wasn't mad at B.J. Upton. ...more

August 17, 2008

In August 2007, the area's bus agency was, if not in turmoil, at least in limbo. ...more

August 17, 2008