After narrowly defeating his Republican challenger in the primary, Sheriff Bob White heads into the Nov. 4 general election with something to prove against his Democratic opponent K.S. "Kim" Bogart and Bobby Kinzy, a registered Democrat running with no party affiliation. ...more

October 25, 2008

In this city long associated with the peace movement, some teens are taking an unlikely stance - campaigning to keep the armed forces' Junior ROTC program in public schools. ...more

October 2, 2008

In what has proved to be the most heated race in the upcoming election Pasco Sheriff Bob White is facing a fierce challenge from a former lieutenant in his agency, Robert Sullivan. ...more

August 20, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - The area was well-represented last month when 10 local cheerleaders were selected to attend a cheerleading camp on the Hawaiian island of Oahu. ...more

August 17, 2008

The Democratic candidates for state House of Representatives District 59 have been down this election road before. ...more

August 2, 2008

SEBRING — A teen boy and teen girl are in touch with a world of success. That illustration of two hip teens in the new logo for the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Alliance is in sharp contrast to the old logo with an illustration of a side view of a pregnant teen. "It's more updated, more upbeat and more positive," said Jackie Rawlings, Healthy Start division director. ...more

July 3, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - Last fall, more than 800 juniors, sophomores and freshmen were transferred from Land O' Lakes High School to the newly built Sunlake High School, leaving coaches to deal with a number of uncertainties involving rosters, equipment and schedules. ...more

June 29, 2008

Cadet Robert Rawls of Plant City High School was named distinguished honor graduate of the JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge Summer Camp held this month near Lake Wales. ...more

June 24, 2008

Stereotypes are out there, whether they target particular races, cultures or economic classes. And teens don't always know what is true and what isn't. ...more

May 31, 2008

Discrimination is out there, whether it targets race, culture or economic class. And teens don't always know the difference between truth and stereotypes. ...more

May 31, 2008