The Board of Governors for Florida's 11 public universities named two men to the University of South Florida's board of trustees this week. ...more

October 24, 2009

The Board of Governors for Florida's 11 public universities appointed two people to the University of South Florida's Board of Trustees this week. ...more

October 23, 2009

A refreshing salad. ...more

September 10, 2009

Here is a list of the winners in the March 3 lamb costume contest at the Florida Strawberry Festival. The list includes category, competitor's name and theme. ...more

March 15, 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

Wiregrass Ranch volleyball collected a hard-fought 22-25, 25-14, 25-22, 23-25, 15-11 victory against Wesley Chapel Thursday night. ...more

October 10, 2008

THE DIFFERENCE: Mitchell (3-1) held on despite a fourth quarter comeback by Hudson (0-4). The Mustangs scored 21 unanswered points and cut the lead to three points before a Hail Mary pass on the game's final play fell incomplete. Mitchell dominated the ground game, rushing for five touchdowns and 346 yards. Sophomore Ricky Trinidad accounted for three of the touchdowns and 224 of the rushing yards. ...more

October 4, 2008

Erika Williams turned 20 on Monday and wanted to get a new tattoo to celebrate. So she called a close friend to take her out. ...more

September 3, 2008

The Sarasota Police Department is investigating a double homicide this morning. ...more

September 2, 2008

AVON PARK –– Julie Lamb's grin could be heard through the phone after she was told that she'd been named the 2008 Highlands Today Softball Player of the Year. "This is a total shock to me," Lamb said. "This is coming out of left field." Actually it's catcher –– a position Lamb has been a leader at for the Red Devils for the last three seasons, and one she fell into by accident. "When I was eight and playing Dixie softball, none of the other girls wanted to play catcher," Lamb said. "I volunteered and have been behind the plate ever since." Her expertise at one of the hardest positions in softball comes from a solid work ethic and an underlying desire to get better with each game. Avon Park head coach Mike Cobb gives all the credit to the Red Devil senior, who took on the role of offensive and clubhouse leader after Heather Barnes was sidelined with an injury. ...more

June 2, 2008