TAMPA – The Bucs finally started addressing their needs on the defensive side of the ball on Sunday, drafting Texas defensive tackle Roy Miller with their third-round pick (81st overall). ...more

April 26, 2009

Land O' Lakes resident Phil Digristina called a company recently to replace his roof and got a quick response. Negotiating the terms of the deal was a lot easier than past experiences, too. ...more

March 29, 2009

Sales of existing homes rose 23 percent locally as bargain hunters snatched up distressed properties and continued to keep home prices lower. ...more

March 24, 2009

For years, retailers could afford to be sloppy about running their businesses because customers kept buying. No more. Stung by the worry that shoppers - who cut spending by the most dramatic amount in at least 39 years this holiday season - may not start spending again for a long time, stores are making drastic changes. They are cutting out marginal suppliers, hiring outside experts to keep inventory lean, holding special events for those who are still buying and making extraordinary efforts to gauge customer satisfaction. ...more

January 19, 2009

Avon Park girls soccer coach Jocelyn Simplice worked tirelessly before the holidays with his team on proper technique and tips that would make them a more effective squad on both sides of the field. ...more

January 10, 2009

If you're never quite sure whether the ads for popular beauty products can be believed, relax. Our 4you Beauty Board is made up of veteran testers ready to try the latest when it comes to all things beauty. We'll share what worked and what bombed with the hope of making life a little easier for you. This week: Will we say yay or nay to these new eye shadows? ...more

January 3, 2009

LAND O' LAKES - It's an annual problem for some parents. Schools close just before Christmas for a two-week winter break. But some parents don't have the time off. ...more

January 1, 2009

Reality, Not Fantasy America would be a better nation if it cared more about the "players" who run for office instead of the players running with footballs! ...more

December 13, 2008

There is nothing secret about the Florida Gators' greatest offensive weapon. ...more

November 27, 2008

We enter the week of this month's new moon, which happens on Thursday at 4:55 p.m. and means good news for the early morning anglers. ...more

November 23, 2008