The music that normally streams from one small home on West Bates Street is silent. The Garnelo brothers, all musicians who performed together, say it doesn't seem real that the youngest, Shamir, an aspiring disc jockey and rapper, was killed early Saturday morning. "The music was his dream, and now I can't believe he's not here," said Denny Garnelo. Shamir, 21, was killed at a teenage girl's birthday party in Holiday. ...more

November 2, 2009

A 21-year-old rapper, hired to perform at a teenager's birthday party, was killed in the bathroom of an American Legion hall early this morning. Shamir Garnelo of Plant City was found about 1:46 a.m. at American Legion Post 173, which was rented for a teenage girl's party. The hall is at 1750 Arcadia Road. ...more

October 31, 2009

Almost a month after a Tampa teen's near-fatal shock atop a power pole, 17-year-old Avi Davidson is showing signs of improvement. ...more

October 26, 2009

For years, weekends have been about produce, housewares, clothing, hot breakfasts and bartering with vendors at the American Legion Flea Market. ...more

October 26, 2009

Almost a month after a Tampa teen's near fatal electrocution, 17-year-old Avi Davidson is showing signs of improvement. ...more

October 25, 2009

A sale sponsored Saturday by the local American Legion Auxiliary will help support charitable causes. ...more

September 27, 2009

The local American Legion post plans to show its appreciation to area veterans at an Oct. 10 open house. ...more

September 20, 2009

The American Legion, Sons of Legion and Auxiliary Post 139 have been sending CARE boxes to U.S. troops overseas for more than four years. Recently they heard from Army Sgt. Michael Genetti who, along with his team, had received the packages for several months. ...more

August 26, 2009

Two Memorial Day events have been set for today: At 11 a.m., the Lake Placid Elks will hold a service. ...more

May 25, 2009

Paul & Jerry's Self Storage, 10161 County Line Road, Spring Hill, , 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Dayspring Presbyterian Church, 6000 Mariner Blvd., Spring Hill, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Chick-Fil-A coupon ...more

April 1, 2009