The community lost one of its cultural leaders with the death Wednesday of Jo Brenner, 70, of Sebring, who was the wife of downtown Sebring merchant Gene Brenner. They shared 30 years of marriage together. ...more

October 23, 2009

Florida quarterback Tim Tebow was out of the hospital and back home Sunday, recovering from the concussion he sustained during the Gators' 41-7 victory at Kentucky. ...more

September 28, 2009

John Madden is walking around a luxury resort here, searching for ghosts. ...more

March 25, 2009

If It Ain't Broke ... What is the county thinking? Willy's Tropical Breeze Cafe on Pine Island has been the best kept secret in Hernando County for the past 18 years. Besides being absolutely beautiful, it has consistently great food, excellent service and it is spotless. It can be compared to a tiki bar in the Caribbean but can be found right in our own backyard. ...more

March 13, 2009

Lake Placid coach Scott Morgan walked on the bus and told his team a very simple message after both the Dragon boys and girls track teams took second at Thursday's season-opening meet at Joe Franza Stadium. ...more

February 28, 2009

Springstead storms out against Poinciana, then holds on for second regional victory in team history, 71-57; district final rematch with Hudson up next. ...more

February 19, 2009

It didn't take long for the victory bells to ring for the Lake Placid softball team and the sound was music to coach Marilyn Jones' ears. ...more

February 10, 2009

Launching an all-out media blitz as his impeachment trial draws near, Gov. Rod Blagojevich compared himself Friday to an honest, hardworking cowboy and said he was about to be lynched by a band of black-hatted political insiders eager to raise taxes. ...more

January 24, 2009

Florida linebacker Brandon Spikes announced intentions to return for his senior season, following the earlier lead of quarterback Tim Tebow and giving the Gators high hopes for another run at the national championship. ...more

January 15, 2009

The historic Tampa Theatre plans to show the live broadcast of the presidential Inauguration Day ceremony for Barack Obama on the big screen on Tuesday. ...more

January 14, 2009