Rocco Baldelli, whose inspirational personal story became a separate chapter in the Rays' storybook season, on Tuesday was named the winner of the Tony Conigliaro Award. ...more

November 26, 2008 |

Rocco Baldelli was named the winner of the Tony Conigliaro Award for fighting his way back after missing 15 months with an illness. ...more

November 25, 2008 |

While preparing for my 90th birthday, I had a massive heart attack and ended up in Florida Hospital in Orlando. I have to tell you that I have never received such great care. To begin with, I have to thank our local newspapers, The Tampa Tribune, News-Sun and Lake Placid Journal for publishing my letters for the past 28 years. ...more

October 14, 2008 |

An accidental fire at 125 N. Florida Ave. displaced an Avon Park woman and her 12-year-old son Tuesday morning. Their two-bedroom trailer in the Southland Court trailer park was a total loss. ...more

September 2, 2008 |

An accidental fire at 125 N. Florida Ave. displaced an Avon Park woman and her 12-year-old son Tuesday morning. Their two-bedroom trailer in the Southland Court trailer park was a total loss. ...more

September 2, 2008 |

With her shy and soft-spoken demeanor, 11-year-old Riane Lisnock reminds you of Dorothy from "The Wizard of Oz." ...more

June 15, 2008 |

The people who try to improve lives of older Floridians in long-term care launched a statewide series of town hall meetings Thursday on how to do that job better. ...more

November 9, 2007 |

Bob Buzzelli, an avid sailor, created many ripple effects of his own to help improve society. ...more

October 13, 2007 |