DELTONA - An angry Deltona father whacked his teenage daughter's boyfriend with a metal pipe after finding the boy naked in his daughter's room. Authorities say the father, 45, didn't even know his daughter had a boyfriend or that the youngster had been sneaking into the home for more than a year. ...more

September 12, 2008

The terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, changed America on so many levels it can be difficult to get a grip on the day's significance. ...more

September 11, 2008

Playing for former major-leaguer Chet Lemon's Orlando-based under-12 baseball team, Tampa's Jordan Parnell earned MVP honors at the inaugural National Youth Baseball Championship after recording a 2-0 record and a 3.75 ERA and hitting .545 (6-for-11) with five RBIs and five runs scored during the weeklong tournament in Memphis, Tenn. ...more

September 3, 2008

Carl Edwards sent a not-so-subtle message to Kyle Busch on Sunday at Michigan International Speedway. ...more

August 18, 2008

When you examine anyone's life, there have been negative circumstances that were beyond their control. ...more

August 8, 2008

Jonathan Freeman gives me hope. Not because he's an excellent student in the International Baccalaureate program at Hillsborough High. Not because he's an accomplished violinist and fencer. And not because he's good with children, animals and is generally a nice kid to be around. ...more

August 2, 2008

His efforts provide free school supplies to needy children. But he doesn't want recognition, he wants to motivate others to take action. ...more

August 1, 2008

Youngsters attending La Maison Gourmet's summer camp are really cooking this summer. ...more

July 12, 2008

It is a tradition in which American citizens celebrate their freedom and love of country. It is also a holiday when many Temple Terrace residents are eager to display pride in their community. ...more

July 2, 2008

TEMPLE TERRACE - As a youngster, Travis Floyd often fantasized about following in the footsteps of his dad, a former race car driver. ...more

June 30, 2008