If you work for Tom Hogan, don't let him catch you checking your brackets. ...more

March 20, 2009

It's not often that a play about pedophilia earns a standing ovation, but Jobsite Theater's production of "Blackbird" by David Harrower did just that. Admittedly, the superlative acting elevated the subject matter to a shameful level of enjoyment. ...more

September 16, 2008

A faith-based health clinic is preparing to open a free dental office for the uninsured "working poor," according to its executive director. ...more

August 28, 2008

Azalea Elementary School staff and parents met with environmental consultants today to discuss the results of the indoor and outdoor air testing at the school. ...more

August 11, 2008

Gold Cup Beverage Service, a locally owned business that has been serving Florida and other areas of the Southeast for four decades, has been purchased by food-service giant Aramark Corp. ...more

July 9, 2008

The city is seeking bids for construction of a 10,000-square-foot metal building to provide a common headquarters for recreation and parks maintenance crews. ...more

June 3, 2008

SEBRING — Highlands County high school students returning from winter break will be able to take it to the max with a Pepsi Max, pop for a Dr. Pepper or possibly make do with a Mountain Dew. With Pepsi winning a competitive bid over Coca-Cola, the Coke vending machines are out and the Pepsi products are in for two years at the district's high schools. Along with the carbonated beverage lineup, the Pepsi Bottling Group offers a lineup of Lipton teas, flavored water, Tropicana juices and other healthier options, some of which will be offered at the elementary and middle schools. Pepsi had the most attractive offer, said Martha Brown, director of the school district's Food and Nutrition Services Department. ...more

January 5, 2008

Santa Claus doesn't always have a North Pole address. On Thursday, Santa sent a truckload of gifts from his Atlanta workshop to the 45 students in Gibsonton Elementary School's after-school program. ...more

December 21, 2007