In mid-January, the National Safety Council called for a nationwide ban on the use of cell phones while driving, citing overwhelming evidence of the risk of injuries and death from driver distraction. California has banned texting behind the wheel and, along with several other states, prohibits the use of handheld phones while allowing drivers to talk with hands-free devices. But research has shown talking is risky even when both hands are free, because the mind is somewhere else. ...more

January 31, 2009

DADE CITY -- With record gasoline prices, the county should discourage its workers from guzzling gas by idling cars for long periods of time, a Land O' Lakes man told the County Commission today. ...more

June 10, 2008

It's the time of year for new beginnings, and many vow to begin workout plans and eat healthy. ...more

January 2, 2008

Breezley, a 5-year-old bichon frise from Tampa, needs to learn the meaning of "quiet." ...more

December 29, 2007

For every New Year's resolution, there's a person with hope: Hope that, finally, he'll get the nattering monkey off his back. ...more

December 26, 2007

The goal all season long for the Sickles boys was to finish in the top 10 at the state finals. ...more

November 18, 2007

Toni Martin, 57, Tampa Height: 5-foot-2 Starting weight: 210 Current weight: 124 ...more

October 11, 2007