Residents throughout the city seem drawn to the code compliance department's latest means of transportation. ...more

August 24, 2009

Dear Abby: I am a 20-year-old male living what appears to be "the dream." I have completed my bachelor's degree, and I'm starting what will more than likely be a prosperous career. Still, something important is missing. ...more

March 29, 2009

It is John Purcell's mission to keep the Salvation Army Family Store looking as tidy as its palm tree-lined landscaping. ...more

February 7, 2009

Frank Miller stood at the east entrance to the Friendship TrailBridge on Tuesday and watched as Hillsborough County workers erected a large fence to keep people out. ...more

December 25, 2008

Frank Miller stood at the east entrance to the Friendship TrailBridge earlier today and watched as Hillsborough County workers erected a large fence to keep people out. On Monday, Pinellas and Hillsborough county officials closed the 2.6-mile span and its catwalks following the release of an engineering study that said collapse of any portion of the bridge was possible. ...more

December 23, 2008

A man in his 50s walked into the Wal-Mart on Broad Street recently and walked out as one of the first people in the county to buy an electric bicycle from the retail giant. ...more

June 28, 2008

Once considered a novelty, the bicycles are now viewed as a viable way to get around, one vendor says. ...more

June 27, 2008

Regarding the story about a Lake Placid man charged with attempted murder: This story raises some serious questions for the residents of Sebring, Avon Park, Lake Placid and surrounding areas. Why would a person with non-life threatening injuries have to be flown to the Tampa area? Are our hospitals in this area not qualified to handle such emergencies? Who pays for this several thousand dollar airlift? ...more

December 31, 2007

County experiencing a turnip crop failure I am beginning to hear the distant drums beating for a state income tax. These drums need to be silenced before they become a misguided movement that will promised great tax relief only to find that the promised relief disappeared somewhere in Tallahassee. ...more

November 19, 2007

A serious problem has arisen and it affects transportation of all disabled and medical clients in Highlands and Hardee counties. My wife and I are in this category, being without any means of transportation without community service. I was informed, that due to lack of funding, we cannot be transported for doctor appointments. If someone can help us with this problem, it will be greatly appreciated in assisting in a matter of funding for the county, as it affects many people in our situation. Please advise what steps we can take to help us. ...more

November 12, 2007