"Captain" Lou Albano, 76, who became one of the most recognized professional wrestlers of the 1980s after appearing in Cyndi Lauper's "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" music video, died Wednesday in Westchester County, N.Y. ...more

October 16, 2009

Walt Disney Co. studio chief Dick Cook announced Friday he's stepping down immediately, after nearly four decades with the company. ...more

September 18, 2009

The search is on for talented teen musicians interested in competing in the 12th annual Teenage Battle of the Bands, scheduled for Nov. 6 and 7. ...more

September 9, 2009

It won't happen until November, but already Hillsborough County is putting out a call for any teen bands interested in participating in the 12th annual Teenage Battle of the Bands. ...more

April 29, 2009

The county fair rolls on today as the fair celebrates "Hernando Today's Day at the Fair." Exhibits open at 3 p.m. ...more

April 8, 2009

PLANT CITY The following is a list of winners of the Florida Strawberry Festival swine show. Eighty Hillsborough County students in grades 3-12, participated in the show. All student participants were required to have a minimum 2.5 grade point average and their entry must have weighed at least 200 pounds. The participants were judged on showmanship, exhibition skill and their industry knowledge by a panel of industry leaders. ...more

April 1, 2009

Here is today's schedule at the Florida Strawberry Festival: 10 a.m.: Gates and midway open ...more

March 1, 2009

Today is Kids Day at the Florida Strawberry Festival; youths through high school are admitted free all day, with ride prices reduced. Here's the daily schedule: ...more

February 28, 2009

The 72nd Highlands County Fair starts its nine-day run of shows, rides, contests, exhibits and more on Friday. ...more

January 20, 2009

The death of "the Strawberry King," visits by presidential candidates, a shooting that temporarily paralyzed the city and a veteran politician's return to office were among the top stories of 2008. ...more

December 31, 2008