When he talks about the death that had such a profound effect on him, Malcolm Teasdale usually uses the phrase "local personality." ...more

December 15, 2007

Chamberlain High School hopes to move closer to its goal of getting a new fence by hosting its first winter carnival. ...more

December 12, 2007

The Florida Elections Commission has found probable cause that two members of a now-defunct political action committee violated numerous campaign laws in the run-up to the 2006 municipal elections. ...more

December 5, 2007

Country singer Charlie Daniels visited the Pasco County Sheriff's Office on Thursday to thank Sheriff Bob White for his support of The Angelus, a home for severely handicapped people. ...more

November 30, 2007

The nurse named Ann asked Shane Kingery a question he had already asked himself during the time he'd spent in Kenya doing mission work last summer. ...more

November 28, 2007

Stefani Busansky's vision of a playground for all children - including those with disabilities - is finally coming to fruition. ...more

November 26, 2007

TAMPA - Stefani Busansky's vision of a playground for all children - including those with disabilities - is finally coming to fruition. ...more

November 25, 2007

A recent letter to the editor made an excellent point about politicians constantly raising money for their next election. The writer stated that if these politicians focused instead on representing their constituents, and being real leaders, they wouldn't need nearly as much money to be re-elected. That's the point that almost no one gets anymore. It's also what's ruining our country. It's a lot easier to win a race by holding fundraisers and kissing the rings of special interests than it is to be a real leader. The money buys smoke and mirrors, sound bites and enough attack ads to win an election. To be a strong leader, well, that requires work, backbone, integrity and brains. It seems like few of our leaders at the state and national levels have enough – or any – of these attributes. Try to name a few leaders over the last 50 years who let their records win the election for them. Come on, be honest. How many members of Congress or presidents can you name who truly were great – or even good – leaders? The list is painfully short. ...more

November 25, 2007

PLANT CITY - Plans to put a memorial to a Confederate Civil War unit on city property has drawn the objections of the only black city commissioner. ...more

November 15, 2007

The RSL Florida U-14 girls team took first place in its division at the Disney Soccer Showcase Qualifier at the Wide World of Disney Sports Complex in September. ...more

October 31, 2007