Everything still seemed relatively familiar for new Rays outfielder Matt Joyce as he returned to the North Brandon Little League fields he grew up on. ...more

February 25, 2009

Jeff Garcia has been kicked to the curb again, this time by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Garcia believes, though, that like the Browns, Lions and Eagles before them, the Bucs may wind up kicking themselves for letting him go. ...more

February 16, 2009

The widening of Sunshine Grove Road was supposed to begin this year. ...more

February 13, 2009

The West Hernando Middle School student who contracted meningitis is out of the hospital. ...more

February 11, 2009

Peace River Electric Cooperative (PRECO) has announced its new administrative building will open its doors to members on Monday, Feb. 9. The new facility, located at 210 Metheny Road, Wauchula, will replace its current office. ...more

February 8, 2009

Considering the Jesuit soccer team had been ravaged by a recent flu bug that has swept through most of the squad, it was little wonder several players needed to receive intravenous fluids during the Tigers' Class 5A-Region 3 quarterfinal against East Lake on Thursday. ...more

February 6, 2009

House Republicans unanimously chose Rep. Larry Cretul as their new leader, setting the stage for him to replace Ray Sansom as House Speaker next month. ...more

February 2, 2009

New county Commissioner Kevin Beckner wants to hear from his constituents directly. ...more

January 28, 2009

Newly elected Hillsborough County Commissioner Kevin Beckner, who represents countywide Dist. 6, will hold a public meeting Saturday to meet with voters and discuss their concerns. ...more

January 14, 2009

The price of gas could continue to slide, but not by much. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) announced Wednesday in Algeria it would cut crude oil production by more than 2 million barrels per day. ...more

December 18, 2008