Every year on the Fourth of July, I promise myself that I will not be a grill hog. I will peel myself away and let someone else do the grilling. And every year I am proven a liar. ...more

July 9, 2008

Melissa Clay couldn't quite believe the sight that greeted residents in the Quail Hollow Pines subdivision Wednesday morning. ...more

July 3, 2008

The owners of a local business are making sure everyone can ride a "hog" if they want to. ...more

June 18, 2008

Local businessmen create wheelchair-accessible motorcycle. ...more

June 17, 2008

At an emotional funeral service for Tampa Police Department Master Patrol Officer Victor Guerrero, dignitaries remembered him as a good officer and loving family man who deserved respect. ...more

May 8, 2008

Has anyone noticed how the government reacts when money is short? One would think that no one had ever experienced the loss of a job, reduction of income or unexpected expenses. As regular citizens, we must determine how to deal with these events. ...more

February 16, 2008

SEBRING — With a few exceptions, the white cards came up only once or twice for each steer and heifer that came through the midway Thursday night. On average, the 37 steer sold for about $2.46 per pound, with $2 being the starting bid. The auction's 22 heifers sold for and average of $1.73 a pound, while its 91 pigs cashed in an average of $2.69 per pound. Organizers said this is a drop from last year's prices, even though the data from last year was not available Thursday night. "It's the economy," said Brian Trimble, who has been the auctioneer for the fair's livestock sale the past five years. ...more

February 16, 2008

Has anyone noticed how the government reacts when money is short? ...more

February 15, 2008

SEBRING — As the fair approaches, excitement is mounting in the Bickman house. "We look forward to the fair all year," said Samantha Bickman, leader of Country Clovers 4-H Group. "The fairgrounds are our home away from home." Hundreds of families throughout the county are in the same position as the Bickmans, preparing for the festivities of the Highlands County Fair, which starts Friday. Brothers Michael and Justin Bickman wake up at 6 every morning to feed and water their animals. They each have swine, chickens and rabbits to show at the fair. ...more

February 6, 2008

CLEARWATER – La Patrulla de Carreteras de la Floirda (FHP) confirmó que uno de sus policías le dio una advertencia a Nick Bollea en vez de una multa, luego de detener al adolescente que viajaba a más de 100 mph por Alligator Alley el pasado septiembre. ...more

September 6, 2007