By the time James Swain begins writing a book, he typically has spent a couple of years thinking about his characters and their motivations. ...more

November 12, 2008

By the time James Swain begins writing a book, he typically has spent a couple of years thinking about his characters and their motivations. ...more

November 12, 2008

State veterinary officials say a mystery illness has killed nearly 100 horses at one farm in central Florida. ...more

October 10, 2008

Nestled in Fox's Corner where Gunn Highway meets North Mobley Road is the Feed Depot, a one-stop shopping mecca for some of man's best friends: not only dogs, but also cats, goats, sheep, rabbits, ducks, birds and - primarily - horses. ...more

August 25, 2008

Nestled in Fox's Corner where Gunn Highway meets North Mobley Road is the Feed Depot, a one-stop shopping mecca for some of man's best friends, not only dogs, but cats, goats, sheep, rabbits, ducks, birds and - primarily - horses. ...more

August 23, 2008

Nestled in Fox's Corner where Gunn Highway meets North Mobley Road is the Feed Depot, a one-stop shopping mecca for some of man's best friends: not only dogs, but also cats, goats, sheep, rabbits, ducks, birds and - primarily - horses. ...more

August 20, 2008

SEBRING — Equestrian enthusiasts and people who enjoy peace and quiet will enjoy a new development in rural Highlands County. Saddle Ridge is the first of its kind — an equestrian development that is also "green." The 1,200-acre development, near the western edge of the county between Sebring and Lake Placid, will offer 10-acre to 18-acre parcels for homes and horse farms, and will ultimately have 96 homesteads. Because of the large lot size and their agricultural zoning, many of the homesteads will be eligible for significant breaks in property taxes. ...more

February 18, 2008

OCALA - Over the past decade or two, the sprawling horse farms that once buffered downtown Ocala from the chaotic bustle of Interstate 75 have given way to progress. Now, out-of-town travelers seeking respite in the natural beauty of the Ocala National Forest or heading to meetings at downtown offices pass by scores of convenience stores, chain restaurants and strip malls. Despite the changes, Ocala has remained a truly Southern town. Like much of the South, Ocala faces continuing questions — from residents and outsiders — about race relations. ...more

January 11, 2008