In a recent letter to your newspaper, Republicans were accused of hoping that President Obama fails. Of course I can't speak for all of us, but I don't think it's a personal issue at all. I would hope that any person, whether Democrat or Republican, conservative or liberal or moderate (whatever that is) who supports the views that President Obama is currently espousing would fail. ...more

February 20, 2009

Local fossil hunters will provide a glimpse into Florida's past with a two-day display of the creatures that roamed the state 14,000 years ago. ...more

February 18, 2009

U.S. Sen. Roland Burris now acknowledges attempting to raise money for ousted Gov. Rod Blagojevich, an explosive twist in his ever-changing story on how he landed a coveted Senate appointment from the man accused of trying to sell the seat. ...more

February 18, 2009

Marching bands, miniature horses and dozens of tiara-wearing pageant queens helped usher in the 62nd annual Pasco County Fair with Monday's parade through Dade City. ...more

February 18, 2009

pasco county fair starts with parade ...more

February 16, 2009

In collecting his thoughts about the hottest topic in baseball these days, Alex Rodriguez's admission that he used performance enhancing drugs over a three-year period while playing for Texas, Rays manager Joe Maddon summed up the state of the game rather succinctly. ...more

February 11, 2009

ESPN reports that Alex Rodriguez admits using performance-enhancing drugs from 2001-03. ...more

February 10, 2009

TAMPA BAY DOWNS WHEN: Through May 3. February dates: Every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday 25th. Simulcasting daily. Post time is 12:25 p.m. Gates open at 11 a.m. ...more

February 9, 2009

PLANT CITY Many Sweetbay Supermarkets are selling admission tickets to the Florida Strawberry Festival at discount prices. ...more

February 5, 2009

PLANT CITY Two pageants, including one that is a preliminary to Miss Florida, will be held Saturday at Plant City High School Auditorium, One Raider Place. ...more

January 29, 2009