Ceremonies across the state Monday honored those who died while serving in the military. ...more

May 26, 2009

The mournful sounds of bagpipes and drums will fill the air at Zephyr Park this weekend as the ninth annual Zephyrhills Celtic Festival and Highland Games get under way. ...more

March 4, 2009

The bagpipes that traditionally mark the passing of police officers and firemen sounded for Denise Lee today, as the community that was shocked by her murder a year ago gathered to memorialize her legacy of reform to Florida's emergency response system. ...more

January 17, 2009

Of all the musical instruments he could have chosen to play, Rob St. John had to pick the one that comes with a laundry list of limitations. ...more

November 12, 2008

We were blessed with a beautiful morning in Lake Placid. We held our annual 9-11 remembrance program on Sunday, Sept. 7. The turnout was good, not as great as we would like it to be, but we had a very appreciative audience. ...more

September 13, 2008

"U.S.A." was emblazoned on the front and the back of the red baseball hat worn by Stanford Wright as he clutched an American flag in his right hand and held his left hand over his heart. ...more

September 8, 2008

AVON PARK — The area known as the triangle in Avon Park officially became a location of pride and reverence Monday morning with the dedication of the Southside Veterans Garden. "This has been a project that we have been working on for approximately two years," said Southside CRA Chairwoman Shirley Johnson. "We are so proud to be opening and dedicating this garden today to all the men and women that serve in the armed forces." ...more

May 27, 2008

The first time Michael Lo Bue played the haunting "Amazing Grace" on bagpipes for an audience, he recalled people were reduced to tears. ...more

January 9, 2008

The first time Michael Lo Bue played the haunting "Amazing Grace" on bagpipes for an audience, he recalled people were reduced to tears. ...more

January 9, 2008

The first time Michael Lo Bue played the haunting "Amazing Grace" on bagpipes for an audience, he recalled people were reduced to tears. ...more

January 8, 2008