ST. PETERSBURG - Melanie Ross buries her mother Friday after losing her one-woman war with the U.S. Army. ...more

November 29, 2007

Four local Special Olympians participated in the Fall Classic State Bowling Championship earlier this month - bringing home a total of five medals and one ribbon. ...more

November 22, 2007

SEBRING — Going up against the best cross-country runners in the state can be a daunting task. For Sebring sophomore Connor Bauer, it's just another step in his continuing development into an elite runner. "Connor is a gamer," said Blue Streak coach Jeff Shoemaker. "He's quiet, but he's a very competitive person, and to be as good as he is, you have to be aggressive." ...more

November 17, 2007

Renate Vehse of New Port Richey explains Iraq situation to Charley Reese. ...more

November 14, 2007

ESTERO –– Despite having to compete in the Class 2A-Region 3 cross-country meet while the sun was rising early Friday morning, Sebring's Connor Bauer qualified for next Saturday's state meet in Dade City. Bauer, a fleet-footed sophomore, managed to run the hilly Park Community course in a time of 17 minutes, 13 seconds, which was good for ninth place in a very competitive regional that included numerous private schools. "That's a very good showing for Connor," said Blue Streak coach Jeff Shoemaker. "It was a good course, but it was hilly and the corners were very tight, which didn't favor Connor's upright style of running. "I'm really pleased with his effort, because he stayed focused, had a strong last half-mile and made up a lot of ground on the leaders." The regional meet featured 12 teams, with the top six teams and top 15 individuals qualifying for next Saturday's state meet in Dade City. ...more

November 10, 2007

Wrenita Codrington doesn't listen to the news much anymore. She can't bear it, especially hearing about so many troops killed in action this year. ...more

November 8, 2007

First United Methodist Church, here, will open it 2007-2008 concert series with the big band sounds of Sonny Larosa's America's Youngest Jazz Band. ...more

November 3, 2007

Willie Hayes was a Vietnam veteran who proudly served his country, won several medals and earned himself a plot at a veterans cemetery upon his death two weeks ago. ...more

October 20, 2007

Perhaps not even 137-degree heat in Iraq could have prepared Norman Fabian for the grilling he received from about 30 students at Bishop Larkin Catholic School on Friday morning. ...more

September 29, 2007