Considering the success of the movie, I'm a little disappointed that the new 'Iron Man' game (360, PS3; rated Teen) is getting such awful reviews.... more»

As I remember it, I was 11 or 12 years old when I first became aware of Bill Mauldin after coming across my dad's copies of "Up Front" and "Back Home."... more»

This week Aurora listens to the 1983 MADONNA album 'Madonna.'AURORA: When Madonna graced the cover of this album in 1983, little did we know she was going to become such a superstar. To this day, this blond bombshell has caused quite a stir with her sensual image and unique style.... more»

SARASOTA - Playing in the state tournament is a dream for high school athletes, no matter the sports. "It's a once-in-a-lifetime-experience,'' Fort Meade first baseman Bryan Langston said.... more»

ORLANDO | Looking and sounding as if he hadn't slept since Tuesday night's 91-86 loss at Detroit that knocked the Magic out of the playoffs, Stan Van Gundy tried to put it all in perspective Wednesday.... more»

Bass fishing has slowed down to the point that many fishermen are keeping their boats parked, unwilling to shell out $3.75 for a gallon of gas just to catch a few 13-inchers. "This gas crunch is starting to hurt a little bit,'' said Mark Detweiler at Big Toho Marina on Lake Toho.... more»

Lorraine Bracco, famous for pushing Tony Soprano on HBO's mob series, is now pushing wine.... more»

Florida Southern's mission is clear for the NCAA Division 2 Men's Golf Championships - eliminate those high rounds and finish every day on a positive note.... more»

Tickets are now on sale for Meals on Wheels' Lights, Camera, Action! themed silent auction and dinner fundraiser this Friday at the Cypresswood Country Club in Winter Haven.... more»

Two local players garnered tournament titles during the weekend.... more»

ST. PETERSBURG | The unspoken element of the Rays' current success is J.P. Howell, a left-handed Californian who earned his role as a long reliever in an unconventional way.... more»

It was the time of year and the time of day when the makeup of local bird life was changing. I wanted a front-row seat.I was driving a country road on the outskirts of Bartow in the predawn darkness, heading for my first observation site.... more»

Orange groves, sugar cane, cattle and pine forests have long been fixtures of the state landscape. Florida agriculture is a $97 billion business. Now farmers and landowners have a new way to contribute to the economy - and Floridians can do so while reducing global warming.... more»

The worlds of fashion and beauty have made the lion's share of their considerable profits by convincing those who are above average - in size, that is - that theirs is the best way to appear less than usual. Translation, fat = bad, skinny = good, and we can get you there. So forgetting about how...... more»

A number of high school seniors from the Ridge were named 2008 Superintendent's Scholars and were honored recently before their families, School District staff and administrators, School Board members and community members.... more»

There could be some changes coming for the Florida Legislature this year, changes that could have a direct effect on Polk County .... more»

Saturday's 90-89 loss to the Detroit Pistons is likely to be remembered as the pivotal game in another playoff setback for the Magic. It was more definitive than Game 1, in which they were simply outclassed away from home, or Game 2 when they were victimized by a clock malfunction.... more»

The Southwest Florida Water Management District is making repairs to the Lake Hamilton outfall structure, also known as the P-8 structure, the P-8 canal and the Peace Creek canal to further protect residents from flooding risks. The P-8 water-control structure and canal were constructed in 1964 by...... more»

When women got the right to vote in 1920, it was no thanks to Florida.Most of Florida's congressional delegates did all in their power to fight the 19th Amendment. The Florida Legislature, when offered a chance to vote for ratification, simply did nothing.... more»

ORLANDO | Both teams had to get by without their best player Saturday. One was injured and the other disappeared.... more»

Initially it sounded like I'd been sentenced to a lifetime of bland.Just the thought of not being able to reach for the salt shaker was a shocker. Then we started looking at the sodium content of various items on the grocery store shelves and things got really depressing.... more»

About a month ago, Mike Thomas, a columnist for The Orlando Sentinel, wrote about the state's plan to purchase 61 miles of rail in the Orange County area so Orlando could have a commuter-rail system.The column was headlined "Commuter rail: Don't let fools knock it off track."... more»

Individuals and groups of business representatives from Polk County experienced the "Roaring Twenties" last month at the Karamu XX, the annual black tie dinner gala at Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo. This year was a celebration of 20 years for the zoo and the signature fund-raising event.... more»

Michelle Rhoden, the longtime manager of Orange Bowl who has been battling cancer for several years, has come home with her cancer in full remission. She has successfully endured every treatment imaginable, including a bone marrow transplant, and is optimistic about the future.... more»

For most folks, late spring is a time to reflect on looming family vacations and the end of the latest "American Idol" showdowns.For political junkies, it's time to continue months of baseless speculation and fruitless debate over who will be the running mates for presidential candidates.... more»

To use a bit of old-fashioned technology, consider that storage device in your home:The closet in the spare bedroom.Seemingly the size of a cavern just a few years ago, space is so limited that it takes both hands and a shoehorn to add anything else.... more»

You have to feel some sympathy for Timothy Whitaker.... more»

Anyone who ever attended Haines City High School is invited to join the alumni group.The next gathering of the Green Hornets will be at 6 p.m. June 9 at the Gift Mill in Lake Hamilton on U.S. 27. This will be the last get-together before summer retreat.... more»

Q. Our HOA board recently enacted a Uniform Real Estate Sign rule that also included the following statement: "Any sign, flag, banner, or advertising device in violation of the provisions in this section will be removed and discarded by a representative of the Board without prior notice or...... more»

Lakeland native and NASCAR Sprint Cup driver Joe Nemechek has 23 career starts at Darlington Raceway, the site of Saturday night's 500-mile event. Through those starts, however, he's only managed two top-10 finishes.... more»