Dale Earnhardt Jr. came out of nowhere to nearly pull off a surprise Daytona 500 victory. ...more

February 15, 2010

Americans should park their recalled Toyotas unless driving to dealers for accelerator repairs, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood warned Wednesday — then quickly took it back — as skepticism of company fixes grew and the government's probe expanded to other models in the U.S. and Japan. Questions now are being raised about the brakes on Toyota's marquee Prius hybrid. ...more

February 3, 2010

It looks like more H1N1 swine flu vaccine is making it's way to our neck of the woods. As is always the case, some people are refusing to take it, saying there are side effects and that it's not necessary. This vaccine is no more dangerous than any other flu vaccine, and getting it can protect individuals, family members, neighbors and coworkers. For that reason, we hope people use good sense and get the vaccine. ...more

November 13, 2009

The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be conducting "controlled, prescribed burns" during November and December on the Jack Creek property in Highlands County. ...more

November 10, 2009

Probably, to the raccoon, it seemed like a good idea at the time: Tasty peanut butter at the bottom of a jar. There was one problem, however: It was just out of reach. ...more

September 3, 2009

Brad Keselowski swooped past Brian Vickers and Kyle Busch to take the lead in the final turn Saturday, then held on to win the Nationwide series race at Michigan International Speedway. ...more

August 16, 2009

A woman hiding her marijuana in the ground was seen by a deputy hiding behind a tree ...more

May 5, 2009

directions to macdill air force base for airfest ...more

March 26, 2009

Schools of monster-size black drum are still prowling lower Tampa Bay; you can see the mass of fish as they cruise the edges of the flat on calm mornings. Waters around Pinellas Point have been good in recent weeks. These are fish of 40 to 50 pounds—they look like redfish on steroids, but the coloration is a silver gray, with bluish tails. ...more

March 20, 2009

You've got to love Charlie Crist. With so much negative energy pressing on this economy, the governor's "I believe in Florida" message stands as an inspiration and a lesson in functional economics. ...more

March 11, 2009