The dietary supplement ginkgo, long promoted as an aid to memory, didn't help prevent dementia and Alzheimer's disease in the longest and largest test of the extract in older Americans. ...more

November 19, 2008

Colombia's government readied emergency measures Sunday to appease irate investors who lost tens of millions of dollars in the collapse of pyramid schemes that caused riots, scores of arrests and two deaths. ...more

November 17, 2008

Ellen Posivach obviously relishes challenges. Six months after stepping down under pressure after nine years as city manager of Tarpon Springs, she has signed on with another riverfront town, Port Richey. On a contract basis Posivach is doing the job of assistant Port Richey city manager and economic development manager. ...more

November 12, 2008

BOWLING Spring Hill's Jay Olsen, who has become one of the most accomplished bowlers in Hernando County history, recently shot two 300s within six days. ...more

November 10, 2008

The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program kicked off its 61st annual toy drive Friday morning, anticipating record need from local families. ...more

November 8, 2008

Russia's constitution will be amended by year's end to extend the presidential term to six years, lawmakers promised Thursday - a move that could pave the way for Vladimir Putin's return to the Kremlin. ...more

November 7, 2008

A Pinellas sheriff's detention deputy was arrested Tuesday night on a charge of drunken driving, the sheriff's office said. ...more

November 5, 2008

Longtime New Port Richey lawyer Robert Altman and Paula O'Neil, a veteran administrator and county employee, are battling to become Pasco County's next clerk of circuit court. ...more

October 24, 2008

Iraq's Cabinet decided Tuesday to ask the United States for changes to the draft agreement that would keep American troops here three more years, as key Shiite lawmakers warned the deal stands little chance of approval as it stands. ...more

October 22, 2008

To buy or not to buy, that is the question? The purchase of the Highlands Utilities Corp. sewer system will be the subject of a public hearing at the Sebring City Council meeting at 6:30 p.m. today at 368 S. Commerce Ave., Sebring. ...more

October 21, 2008