I've heard several newscasters claim the recent GOP victories indicate the wind is blowing in a different direction. Maybe they need a new weather vane. ...more

November 9, 2009

Parents can soon weigh in on district officials' process of selecting which teenagers will be transferred from Central and Springstead high schools to attend the new school being constructed along U.S. 19 in the northwest part of the county. ...more

November 6, 2009

Megan VanEtten admitted she got a little emotional following her final putt at the girls Class 2A state golf tournament at the Ocala Golf Club on Wednesday. ...more

November 5, 2009

For the first time in history, Congress will not allow an increase in the Social Security COLA (cost of living adjustment.) ...more

November 4, 2009

The Lake Placid volleyball team still has business to attend to, even if alterations are currently being made on the championship banners that hang from the rafters in the Green Dragons gym. ...more

November 3, 2009

I think the so-called generation gap is widening. Blame it as much on a younger generation that feels that oldsters think the same as they do while coping with a communication technology that is expanding exponentially. ...more

October 31, 2009

The Newsome High School girls' volleyball team has been having one of its best seasons ever, despite a poor showing at the 25th Annual Tampa Bay Invitational Dig Pink Tournament at the University of Tampa Oct. 9. As of Oct. 20, the team was 10-2 overall, 5-1 in districts and is now playing in the District 5A tournament, which ends this week. Head Coach Kate Correa, who played for Tampa Preparatory School and Pepperdine University, said although the team finished second from last in the invitational tournament, overall, the team has been outstanding. She cited seniors Hillary Byrd and Lauren Zellmer for their contributions and leadership this season. ...more

October 30, 2009

It certainly wasn't easy, but the Gaither volleyball team found a way to win its first district title since 2003. ...more

October 30, 2009

It became clear in the fifth and deciding game of Thursday's Class 5A-District 8 final against Newsome that Armwood outside hitter Emilee Taylor wasn't going to let her team lose. ...more

October 30, 2009

Plant City Entertainment will present its first production next month at its new home, 101 N. Thomas St. ...more

October 24, 2009