It's not as if the City of Charm might be represented in Atlanta, but a computer engineer, real estate broker and Avon Park native is hoping to become a state representative in Georgia. ...more

July 19, 2008

County commissioners postponed taking action Tuesday on a proposed impact fee reduction until Aug. 5, allowing experts on both sides of the issue time to present testimony. ...more

July 16, 2008

DUNEDIN - Two men staying at a motel were arrested today after being accused of stealing electricity from a nearby business, the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office said. ...more

July 15, 2008

But that doesn't stop emotions from flying. ...more

July 15, 2008

Gov. Charlie Crist has gotten engaged to his girlfriend, Carole Rome, a spokeswoman confirms. ...more

July 3, 2008

The latest casualty of a flagging economy: Brooksville's top politician. ...more

June 26, 2008

AVON PARK — Police officers will pay a few courtesy calls on the city's residents and businesses armed with a new tool, courtesy cards. Police Chief Matthew P. Doughney and the Avon Park Police Department will implement a courtesy card program as an effort to increase crime prevention and citizen awareness. The cards will have the officer's name, time the property was checked and the officer's comments. They also provide people with valuable information such as important telephone numbers and how to prevent residential, business and car burglaries . ...more

June 18, 2008

SEBRING — A Sebring man remained in Highlands County Jail in lieu of $11,000 bond, after he was arrested, accused of paying Duck's Body Shop with bad checks to get his car back, as well as ABC Appliance for merchandise there. Raymond "Ray" Paul Hartley, 24, of 306 Swallow Ave., was booked Wednesday on charges of grand theft $300 or more but less than $5,000 and two counts of fraud - insufficient funds – obtaining goods or services in return for a worthless check $150 or more. His bond was set at $8,000 on those charges. ...more

June 13, 2008

BALLAST POINT - The city's parks and recreation department and a business owner want to allow beer and wine sales at the Taste of Boston restaurant, located in Ballast Point Park in the 5200 block of Interbay Boulevard. The city council will consider the request at 6 p.m. Thursday at city hall, 315 E. Kennedy Blvd. It would be the first time permanent alcohol sales have been allowed at a city park and could pave the way for similar requests at other publicly owned locations. ...more

May 7, 2008

Right now, every Florida homeowner, automobile owner and business owner is liable for "hidden taxes" in the form of assessments from Florida's Hurricane Catastrophe (CAT) Fund. The risk we face results from an attempt by the state to reduce homeowners' insurance during the insurance rate crisis following the 2004 and 2005 hurricane seasons. ...more

February 20, 2008