Ford, the only Detroit automaker to dodge direct government aid and bankruptcy court, surprised investors with net income of nearly $1 billion in the third quarter and forecast a "solidly profitable" 2011. ...more

November 3, 2009

There's a relatively painfree alternative if you want your bathroom remodeled. ...more

December 9, 2008

Bright lights and enhanced ceilings are planned for Charles J. Fendig Public Library, part of an ongoing effort to spruce up the 48-year-old library. ...more

August 6, 2008

Vote No On Reduced Impact Fees If the objective of reducing the impact fees is to make it easier for first-time home buyers to get one step closer to realizing the American dream by enabling builders to offer new homes at a lower price, then I can't see how anyone could object. ...more

July 26, 2008

AVON PARK – One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning recently awarded a franchise to Spencer Whitmire, who converted his business into a franchise with the company. "I am very excited to see how much I can accomplish with a national brand name backing me up," Whitmire said. "This is just the beginning, and I am confident that with this new partnership, I can grow my business beyond my previous expectations. It's great to know that I am with a company that wants to see me succeed." Franchised under Clockwork Home Services Inc., One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning is a nationwide network of exceptional, time-conscious, courteous, highly competent HVAC professionals, Whitmire said. The businesses, like the one in Avon Park, are locally owned and operated and its technicians are experienced, trained and highly knowledgeable, Whitmire added. According to a press release from the company, One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning ranks first as the nation's fastest-growing franchise according to Franchise Times magazine's "Fast 55" list (2007) and ranks fifth on Entrepreneur magazine's list of Top New Franchises (2008). ...more

May 10, 2008

Vertical integration is helping Maronda Homes weather the tough housing market. ...more

December 2, 2007