A Refreshing Change Thank you for a very deserving article on the James A. Haley VA facility by Lindsay Peterson ("Trauma And Teamwork: VA Hospital Leads Way In Treatment," Oct. 25). ...more

November 1, 2008

Over the weekend, City Pier Beach was struck by thieves who made off with 14 signs, warning beach-goers that swimming was not allowed. ...more

October 28, 2008

The University of South Florida's College of Nursing received a $3.5 million federal grant to hire more faculty and enroll more students to fill a growing nursing shortage. ...more

October 27, 2008

To buy or not to buy, that is the question? The purchase of the Highlands Utilities Corp. sewer system will be the subject of a public hearing at the Sebring City Council meeting at 6:30 p.m. today at 368 S. Commerce Ave., Sebring. ...more

October 21, 2008

Wounded troops and Veterans Administration officials gathered at Tampa's VA hospital today to see the latest addition to its unit for men and women with traumatic injuries from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. ...more

October 17, 2008

The veterans hospital in Tampa is getting a new building for its unit that treats the nation's most seriously wounded warriors. ...more

October 17, 2008

The Music Showcase Junior Showcase Players recently presented "High School Musical" at Music Showcase, 402 Oakfield Drive, Brandon. ...more

August 20, 2008

Almost half of Ivonne Thompson's three-year marriage has been spent at hospitals helping care for her husband, who was seriously wounded in Iraq last year. ...more

August 5, 2008

Anthony Thompson, known as "Doc," received a promotion to petty officer second class while surrounded by members of other services, Navy officers and family. During much of the ceremony, A.J. sat in his lap. ...more

August 4, 2008

Meditation takes a backseat to pure strength in power yoga sessions, says Annie Okerlin, owner of Tampa's Yogani studio. Power yoga is a vigorous high-energy workout that also incorporates yoga's breath-centered approach. ...more

July 25, 2008