Winter Haven police charged a 16-year-old boy in a shooting that left a 40-year-old Plant City man seriously wounded. ...more

July 1, 2009

A 23-year-old Clearwater woman placed in the top 10 in an international swimsuit pageant sponsored by the chain known for its chicken wings and servers dressed in skimpy uniforms. ...more

June 22, 2009

It will soon cost a lot less to see a mermaid. The state is lowering admission to Weeki Wachee Springs State Park near Spring Hill from $26.57 to $13 for adults and from $18.05 to $5 for children. ...more

June 17, 2009

Wal-Mart has announced an extensive renovation of its store at 11110 Causeway Blvd. ...more

June 10, 2009

Patrick Smith read a newspaper article about the Italian luncheon and fundraiser held each year on St. Joseph's Feast Day and knew he had to help. ...more

March 20, 2009

Jessica Simpson's concert at the Florida Strawberry Festival may have gotten mixed reviews from music critics, but the 28-year-old pop-turned-country singer's looks at the festival were a big hit. ...more

March 12, 2009

A Ruskin man whose service career spanned 30 years, including service in World War II, was the first veteran through the gate March 4 as the Florida Strawberry Festival celebrated Military Day. ...more

March 11, 2009

The first 10 from a group of dogs rescued from a North Carolina puppy mill this month were up for adoption Wednesday at the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Tampa Bay. About 30 cars lined up outside the gate for a chance to adopt the dogs. ...more

February 19, 2009

A $4 million renovation project at Nature's Classroom was celebrated by about 100 supporters during a rededication ceremony Tuesday. ...more

February 18, 2009

Public Can Sound Off On Station Relocation County officials will hold a public meeting 6:30 p.m. Tuesday on a proposal to relocate a fire station from Springhead to Bealsville in eastern Hillsborough. ...more

January 28, 2009