GIRLS WEIGHTLIFTING For the first time this decade, the two-time defending county champion Lady Eagles have a shot at a three-peat. But unbeaten Nature Coast and pesky Hernando stand in the way. 8TH ANNUAL COUNTY MEET SET FOR 3:30 P.M. ...more

January 13, 2009

West Pasco residents can root for a local canine to become top dog in a nationwide online photo contest. Baarney, a Bedlington terrier who calls New Port Richey home, is one of 20 finalists from among 700 dog photos submitted to the USA Today online contest, owner Patricia Patterson explains. ...more

December 16, 2008

Jefferson's girls basketball team took a big step Tuesday night toward establishing itself as the team to beat in Hillsborough County with a convincing 45-22 victory against district-rival Plant. ...more

December 3, 2008

It appeared to be here-we-go-again time for LHP Scott Kazmir after two innings Saturday. ...more

August 24, 2008

TAMPA - Days after being deposed in a drug racketeering case last year, Maurice Walton was fatally shot "execution-style" while trying to get into his truck, Tampa police say. ...more

June 20, 2008

GO FISHING is a daily look at the area fishing scene through the eyes of local charter boat captains and fishing guides. Today: Ray Markham. ...more

June 11, 2008

Score one for the regal beagle. Uno, the first beagle to win Best in Show at the Westminster Kennel Club, has vaulted the breed of Underdog and Snoopy to the highest echelon of doggie stardom. ...more

February 14, 2008

Barking and baying up a storm, Uno lived up to his name Tuesday night by becoming the first beagle to win best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club. ...more

February 13, 2008

Remember the little boy from grade school, the one with the red hair and freckles? He was picked on and always seemed to feel a little out of place? Well, that describes what I call the hot dog's red-headed stepchild — the carrot dog. ...more

January 23, 2008

Following Saturday's 5-2 victory at Washington, the Lightning are in the midst of a three-game winning streak that came on the heels of a six-game winless streak. ...more

November 13, 2007