CORAL GABLES An end-of-season swoon doomed Miami a year ago. With injuries piling up, Hurricanes coach Randy Shannon thinks he's found an insurance policy against that happening again. ...more

November 4, 2009

Starting Tuesday, the Hurricanes trimmed about 45 minutes from practice, with the new template calling for sessions to last only 1 hour. ...more

November 3, 2009

I am writing in response to the Oct. 26 article in Highlands Today titled, "Uninsured pregnant women eligible for free dental care." ...more

October 29, 2009

Avon Park police say a Frostproof man suffered a severe foot injury and was flown to Tampa General Hospital Friday after his vehicle collided with a tree. ...more

October 27, 2009

To get folks in the holiday spirit, members of the Sun City Center Art Club will open an art exhibition, "Red and White All Over," Nov. 9 at 1 p.m. at their newly renovated art gallery. In the spirit of giving, they are also hoping visitors will donate blood during the event. ...more

October 21, 2009

California First Lady Maria Shriver says she's sorry for breaking a state law that requires drivers to use a hands-free device while talking on their cell phone. ...more

October 14, 2009

Danica Patrick has agreed to a three-year contract to remain at Andretti Green Racing and stay in the IndyCar Series, according to a report in the Indianapolis Star. ...more

September 26, 2009

I was peacefully driving home on U.S. 27 S., on Friday, Aug. 28 at about 4 p.m., when suddenly a car tire came barreling towards my car. I slowed down a little but traffic was heavy; the tire came straight at me and smacked the front of my auto. ...more

September 7, 2009

Loved Fred Peters' letter of June 11 about the Ford products being unsafe on the roads (directional signals). What about cell phones, breast feeding? ...more

June 19, 2009

Your instinct will tell you when you should stop driving your car, and you should act on it. Don't go for the idea one old-timer gave me: "They're going to have to pry my fingers from gripping the steering wheel to make me quit driving." ...more

June 19, 2009