Arena football player Juan Long whooped after scoring a spare at Splitsville today, zig-zagging his size-13 bowling shoes along the slick floor in a dance. ...more

January 24, 2009

The second annual Avon Park Pioneer Homecoming Picnic will be held at noon Saturday, Aug. 9 at the Avon Park Community Center. ...more

August 4, 2008

LAKE PLACID — Boy Scout leader Karl Gibson is proud of his Eagle Scout son, but said Travis didn't always follow the Scout motto to "Be Prepared." During Tuesday's Troop 482 meeting at the Scout House, the elder Gibson talked about watching his son as a young scout prepare for an overnight camping trip. Although Travis neglected to fully pack, the father said nothing prior to the outing. "We have to let them find their own way," said Karl Gibson. "Travis had to drink cereal from a coffee cup without a spoon because he forgot everything. We won't let them starve, but they don't learn anything by giving to them." ...more

January 21, 2008