Berdie Hopkins woke up in a strange bed Christmas morning. For a moment she was confused and then the memories came flooding back. ...more

January 8, 2008

It is North Port's version of "The Thomas Crown Affair," but here the thief wears a Heron Creek polo shirt and khaki shorts. ...more

January 6, 2008

a big disappointment! ...more

January 6, 2008

The New Year's Eve celebrations ignited another round of complaints to county officials and the Sheriff's Office. Local leaders in turn explain how they are powerless to defuse the situation. A state task force is supposed to submit a report by the end of January offering recommendations for possible statewide fireworks regulations. ...more

January 5, 2008

Treated To Holiday Noise What will it take to stop amateurs from setting off fireworks for recreational purposes? Does someone have to be injured or killed? ...more

January 4, 2008

Outside of one serious cold front a week before Christmas, our Florida weather has been angler friendly. ...more

January 2, 2008