While Bud Morgan is entitled to his opinions, one is impelled to ask how Bud came to such a glowing opinion and endorsement of Sen. Barack Obama. It seems that Mr. Morgan's opinion is, to use Bud's own words, "without any substantial foundation." ...more

September 13, 2008

City officials hope to have two signed purchase contracts soon for Harder Hall, but City Council Chairman Bud Whitlock believes the property will never be sold without demolishing the hotel. ...more

September 8, 2008

Melissa Clay couldn't quite believe the sight that greeted residents in the Quail Hollow Pines subdivision Wednesday morning. ...more

July 3, 2008

Steve Hall and Mark Stockeland each fired 69 on Saturday to take the 18-hole lead at the 2008 Bill Jarrett Invitational at River Greens golf club. ...more

June 28, 2008

Six red sticks with the appearance of dynamite were discovered Sunday night in a Spring Hill home. ...more

June 24, 2008

SEBRING — The laughs start just after the curtain goes up when "Daddy Bud" kicks the bucket in "Dearly Departed," Highlands Little Theatre's newest comedy. But this show is a little different from other Little Theatre plays – non-actor guests will grace the stage. Opening night is Friday, June 6, with 12 notable residents taking their turn – for different performances – to die as Daddy Bud. Mayor George Hensley and Carl Cool, former county administrator, will both perish beneath the footlights. ...more

June 4, 2008

AVON PARK — A property owner that has been at odds with the Avon Park Executive Airport for years over his development plans is pushing forward with a new plan for a 43-acre, 346-unit working-class housing project. Roland Dilley's attorney Warwick "Bud" Furr said the plan for the property, located across State Road 64 from the airport, would not conflict with the city-owned airport's runway protection zones. "We've done everything that they asked us to do," Furr said. "We really think it's inappropriate for the city or the county to object." ...more

May 28, 2008

The man who won a $16 million Lotto jackpot two weeks ago called in sick from work a day after the winning numbers were announced, then quit a day later. ...more

May 20, 2008

BRADENTON - Charles Hill of Bradenton has claimed the $16 million Lotto Plus jackpot after buying a ticket at an east Manatee County convenience store. ...more

May 19, 2008

A couple of people in the Tampa Bay area could be having a really, really good day. ...more

May 11, 2008