Here's a chance for veterans to put a face on the often faceless bureaucracy. ...more

January 31, 2008

A second candidate has announced his intention to run for the city commission seat held by Commissioner Robert Brown. ...more

January 9, 2008

PLANT CITY - A second candidate has announced intentions to run for the city commission seat presently held by Commissioner Robert Brown. ...more

January 7, 2008

Rose Rollins is defensive about her Tasha. "Attitude? There's a lot more to Tasha than her 'attitude,'" Rollins says of the smoldering, secretive soldier she plays on "The L Word." ...more

January 6, 2008

Many Iraqis, desperate to earn decent wages and bring stability to their country, support American forces by working as Arabic interpreters. ...more

December 26, 2007

AVON PARK — Don't hide drugs from this 82-pound bilingual Belgian Malinois from Holland. Or don't be on the lam when he's around. He's likely to "pinch" you. ...more

November 21, 2007

AVON PARK — After nearly 100 voters climbed up the steps of City Hall for the early elections last week, Avon Park's two polls are now prepped for a combined crowd to reach into four figures as the city elects a mayor and a new councilman. Mayor Sharon Schuler will try to hold on to the mayor's office, facing challenges from RCMA Technology Director Ed Dickerson, Local Advocacy Council Chairman Gonzalo Lezama and former Mayor Gordon Marshall. Avon Park Air Force Range mechanic Paul Miller, retired pastor James Rahenkamp, middle school teacher Al Hinson and Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Michael Shirey are running for a council seat being vacated by Doug Eason, who chose not to seek re-election. ...more

November 6, 2007

AVON PARK — Early voting for Avon Park's mayor and for one council seat begins Monday, making it the first time in the city's history that it is holding early voting for local offices. Voters will pick between four mayoral candidates and four contestants for Councilman Doug Eason's seat, which he is vacating. Mayor Sharon Schuler is up against RCMA Technology Director Ed Dickerson, Local Advocacy Council Chairman Gonzalo Lezama and former Mayor Gordon Marshall. ...more

October 28, 2007

Some people who love to stay busy are fortunate enough to find a career that suits them perfectly, and an employer that never wants them to say goodbye. ...more

October 10, 2007