For the dieter who's looking to lose a few, 100-calorie packs seem like a big help. ...more

February 14, 2009

For kids, Halloween is all about the fun. For parents, it's all about the prep work. ...more

October 23, 2008

SEBRING — Highlands County high school students returning from winter break will be able to take it to the max with a Pepsi Max, pop for a Dr. Pepper or possibly make do with a Mountain Dew. With Pepsi winning a competitive bid over Coca-Cola, the Coke vending machines are out and the Pepsi products are in for two years at the district's high schools. Along with the carbonated beverage lineup, the Pepsi Bottling Group offers a lineup of Lipton teas, flavored water, Tropicana juices and other healthier options, some of which will be offered at the elementary and middle schools. Pepsi had the most attractive offer, said Martha Brown, director of the school district's Food and Nutrition Services Department. ...more

January 5, 2008

Forget the rubbery skeletons, eerie lights and leering pumpkins. For anyone growing up in the '60s and '70s, the true Halloween horror was that old man down the block who tossed an apple into your trick-or-treat bag. ...more

October 29, 2007