The Epiphany cross and its year of blessings went to a 17-year-old athlete already blessed with exceptional talent. ...more

January 6, 2009

He's the pride of Oklahoma, a humble, hard-working and incredibly accurate quarterback who has brought his Sooners to the brink of a national championship. ...more

January 4, 2009

If the FDA regulated the media, it would require all stories about the economy to carry this warning: "Dizziness and pangs of existential angst may result. Do not read if you suffer from gloominess or are prone to bouts of anxiety. If you are near retirement age or work in the auto industry, consult with a physician before reading." ...more

January 1, 2009

Allen & Company Inc. of Florida and the Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce present the 22nd annual Economic Forecast Breakfast to be held on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2009 at The Lakeland Center. ...more

December 28, 2008

Some neighborhoods this holiday season look brighter than ever - pockets of cheery lights that come as a surprise given the general economic gloom and the numbers of people tightening up on spending. ...more

December 24, 2008

Some neighborhoods this holiday season look brighter than ever — pockets of cheery lights that come as a surprise given the general economic gloom and the numbers of people tightening up on discretionary spending. Other neighborhoods are, as may be expected, darker. ...more

December 23, 2008

Chosen from a field of more than 700 entries, Baarney, a Bedlington terrier who belongs to Patricia and Robin Patterson of New Port Richey, is one of 20 canine finalists in USA Today's Marley & Me photo contest. A photo of Baarney decorating a Christmas tree is featured at usatoday.com, where people can vote for their favorite pooches. The winning dogs will be featured in the print edition of USA Today. ...more

December 20, 2008

West Pasco residents can root for a local canine to become top dog in a nationwide online photo contest. Baarney, a Bedlington terrier who calls New Port Richey home, is one of 20 finalists from among 700 dog photos submitted to the USA Today online contest, owner Patricia Patterson explains. ...more

December 16, 2008

For the second consecutive year, the Largo High football team made it to the Class 5A state semifinals. And for the second straight year, it was St. Thomas Aquinas that ended the Packers' season. ...more

December 13, 2008

Ever wonder about the air your child breathes? One national newspaper is urging parents to look more closely outside the schoolhouse door. USA Today spent eight months examining the impact of industrial pollution on the air outside schools nationwide. Using a government model for tracking toxic chemicals, the newspaper ranked 127,800 public, private and parochial schools based on the concentrations of chemicals likely to be in the outside air. ...more

December 12, 2008