For the next three weeks, Avon representative Florence Richmond of Sebring will be donating 50 percent of her retail sales to abused children in Highlands County. ...more

October 30, 2009

Due to a downturn in economic conditions, victims of domestic violence are staying in abusive situations longer and, as a result, often are more badly abused, according to Joy Kruppa, director of victim's services at the Peace River Rape Recovery and Resource Center. ...more

July 18, 2008

It's not uncommon for emotionally troubled kids, no matter how much they are hurting, to shudder at the thought of going through a self-help treatment program. ...more

October 3, 2007

It's not uncommon for emotionally troubled kids, no matter how much they are hurting, to shudder at the thought of going through a self-help treatment program. ...more

October 1, 2007