The University of Florida doesn't advertise it, but about once a month people call about having their ashes spread on the school's football field. ...more

March 4, 2009

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - The University of Florida doesn't advertise it, but a few times a year people call about having their ashes spread on the school's football field. ...more

March 4, 2009

Growing up in Greenville, N.C., George Foley remembers hitting some of the most venerated, noted barbecue joints in the southern United States. ...more

January 30, 2009

Lex Salisbury has had a great run as president of Lowry Park Zoo, elevating its facilities, its draw and its stature. ...more

September 18, 2008

SEBRING — A small wildfire in the northeast part of Highlands Hammock State Park was extinguished Monday evening, causing no injuries or property damage. The rain helped firefighters and forestry officials put a quick end to the fire. Chief Scott Mann of the West Sebring Volunteer Fire Department said the fire affected about five acres before it was put out 7:30 p.m. ...more

June 3, 2008

SEBRING — Although flames reached 10 to 15 feet and embers flew up to 100 yards Tuesday afternoon, firefighters kept a brush fire from causing major damage near Hammock Road. Two homes had minor soffit damage and cracked glass from the heat, and one car was destroyed between Heron and Barn Owl streets and Scrub Jay and Cardinal avenues. The fire, which burned five acres, was fully contained late Tuesday afternoon, according to Florida Division of Forestry Senior Forester Dale Armstrong. ...more

May 27, 2008

POLK CITY - A small brush fire is burning near the Ringling Bros. elephant breeding facility in Polk City. ...more

May 20, 2008

Randy Curl is an authentic cowboy. He talks, walks and dresses like someone who walked off the set of a Western. He lives on a horse farm and makes a living horseshoeing. ...more

May 12, 2008

Handicapped association sponsors annual equine competition at Masaryktown ranch. ...more

May 11, 2008

It's understandable why many Lutz and Keystone-area residents are wiping their eyes these days. They've had dirt kicked at them, left and right. ...more

January 2, 2008