Call it the "debutante ball for agricultural services." That's how Paul Wilson sees the Florida State Fair. His company, Wilson Media, is handling publicity for the fair, which started Thursday and runs through Monday at the fairgrounds, just west of Brandon off U.S. 301 and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. ...more

February 11, 2009

Courtland Hunt has been busy running his new business, Liberty Tax, but he has managed to make time for some very notable random acts of kindness to benefit families in our community. ...more

February 11, 2009

A two-day celebration of Black History Month, including a parade, gospel music and more, kicks off Friday with a banquet. ...more

February 11, 2009

A thief dubbed Zorro the Bandit – because of his hat and his use of a bandana – has struck for the fifth time, St. Petersburg police say. ...more

February 9, 2009

A 105-year tradition returns to the Florida State Fairgrounds today when the annual state fair opens its gates to thousands of longtime fans and more than a few newcomers in search of thrill rides, livestock exhibits, down-home fair fare and headline entertainment. Here is some information to help you plan your visit: ...more

February 5, 2009

A mother and her two children managed to get out of their immobilized car just before it was hit by an Amtrak train Jan. 23. ...more

February 4, 2009

People heading to the Super Bowl can still find parking, but expect to pay for it. ...more

February 1, 2009

County Engineer Charles Mixson Tuesday will highlight for county commissioners a series of improvement projects targeted for South Brooksville. ...more

January 31, 2009

Arson caused a devastating fire to the Platinum Showgirls strip club this morning, closing the establishment during a prime week of partying for the Super Bowl, officials said. ...more

January 28, 2009

About 112 members of Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center's Patel Conservatory joined in festivities at the Jan. 19 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade in College Hill. ...more

January 28, 2009