The world's oldest man celebrated his 113th birthday Thursday in southern Japan, telling reporters he wants to live another five years. ...more

September 19, 2008

It was time for Mary Dolmonet to leave her hometown in New Jersey and relocate to sunny Florida. ...more

September 15, 2008

I'm in New Orleans now, and have been since Hurricane Gustav crossed over Cuba, and got itself flattered by the mayor as the mother of all storms. ...more

September 5, 2008

People always find the time to complain but more often then not, the time to praise. My husband recently had surgery at Highlands Regional Medical Center, and we were blown away by the quality of care he received. Transplants from South Florida we were not sure of what to expect at a small hospital. Our daughter made the comment about the hospital being so small inside and out, and one of the nurses (Reba) made the comment "We call it hometown." So true, everyone we came in contact with treated us like old friends and really seemed to care. Starting with the admitting clerk, pre-op nurse to the surgery staff, volunteers in the waiting room and his follow-up care on the third floor. Thanks to all for making this difficult time a little easier. ...more

August 4, 2008

It seems obvious: Children shouldn't be left alone in cars. Yet, parents and caregivers often find themselves doing just that as they run errands or try to avoid waking a child. Often, they forget the child is in the car. No one ever expects their child will die from it. Many are unaware they can go to jail for it. ...more

July 28, 2008

Mayor Pam was being at least a little reflective as she worked over her ropa vieja. ...more

July 25, 2008

Warren Jones played basketball in high school, then went on to junior college and furthered his career a couple of seasons, but after his father's death in 2003, the flame went dim. ...more

July 23, 2008

It's not as if the City of Charm might be represented in Atlanta, but a computer engineer, real estate broker and Avon Park native is hoping to become a state representative in Georgia. ...more

July 19, 2008

John Hedrick's recent guest column, "Hometown Democracy Returns Power To Citizens" (Other Views, June 26), peddles the popular myth that the "Hometown Democracy" amendment will give power to the people. ...more

July 5, 2008

Deborah Shaw of Hudson wonders where the blueberries were at the Blueberry Shop 'n' Stroll, in New Port Richey. ...more

June 21, 2008