Clifford A. Harrison, a man with Alzheimer's disease left his home about 11 p.m. Saturday in a four-door sedan and has yet to return home today, Clearwater police said. ...more

October 12, 2008

TAMPA A 48-year-old man was sentenced to 34 years in prison Wednesday after he was found guilty on two counts of armed robbery, the U.S. Attorney's Office said. ...more

October 8, 2008

Born in Chicago on Dec. 5, 1972, Cliff Floyd personifies the City of the Big Shoulders. The Rays' mountain of a designated hitter is back in his hometown this weekend, hoping to help Tampa Bay end the season of the team he rooted for as a kid. ...more

October 5, 2008

The Department of Transportation has accepted a bid of $32 million to rebuild the bridges carrying Interstate 75 over County Road 54 in the heart of this fast-growing community. ...more

October 4, 2008

The Department of Transportation has accepted a bid of $32 million to rebuild the bridges carrying Interstate 75 over County Road 54 in the heart of this fast-growing community. ...more

October 3, 2008

The veteran leader, a big, friendly man, is sitting in a corner of the Rays clubhouse, telling a story, making younger Rays laugh, and maybe teaching them, too. ...more

June 15, 2008

Congratulations to Commissioner Don Bates and one other commissioner for opposing the county asphalt plant. According to the Jan. 26 edition of Highlands Today, if Amendment One passes, Highlands County won't have the money to build roads, including completion of Sebring Parkway. Anyone who has the audacity to approve purchase of an asphalt plant, which will be another albatross like the Sebring Power Plant was, must reside in La La Land. It seems redundant to mention that interest on the $3.3 million loan would likely run $165,000 per year. This plant would be a disgrace in the annals of decision making by county governments. The main benefit from this is our choices for commissioner have been decided for next election. ...more

February 5, 2008

TAMPA - A masked burglar who used a bat to beat a victim wound up in St. Joseph's Hospital overnight after the victim chased him down and used the same bat on him, officials say. ...more

January 17, 2008

Developing techniques for responding to hurricanes, tornadoes and other disasters will be the focus of a new think tank at the Florida Institute of Technology. ...more

December 17, 2007

The Florida Department of Transportation plans to begin major renovations to Interstate 75 through Pasco County in 2009 and 2010 with more slated for after 2012 depending on funding, DOT officials said Thursday. ...more

October 17, 2007