SEBRING — Someone knifed nearly every tire on nearly every vehicle on the lot Friday night at Rufus Brown Motors. And if you know who it is, it'll be worth $1,000. On Saturday morning, salesmen were walking down the rows of Jeeps, Mercurys, Hondas, Dodges and Accuras, writing down information, and preparing to order replacement tires. ...more

May 24, 2008

On Memorial Day, we pay tribute to the those who have fallen in defense of our nation. As we remember let's not forget the many among us still alive who have worn the uniform. We know that even though they may throw away the uniform it is still on them every step of their life. These are the burdens of the job. A veteran whether active duty, retired, national guard, or reserve is someone who, at one point in their life, wrote a blank check made payable to the United States of America for an amount up to and including their life. They are members of the greatest fraternity the world has ever known. ...more

May 24, 2008

Two veterans groups and a cemetery association will honor fallen fighting men and women with Memorial Day observances on Monday. Here are the details: ...more

May 24, 2008

Pay respect to our military personnel this Memorial Day. Also over the holiday weekend, gather with friends and family to share good times, fire up the grill or go on an outing. Ideas: Page 2 ...more

May 24, 2008

- The city's time-honored tradition of saluting our nation's fallen defenders continues this Monday, Memorial Day. ...more

May 24, 2008

In this time of an unpopular, protracted war, which is draining money from a struggling economy, the question of how to show patriotism is more complicated than ever. Some complain that the symbols we use to show loyalty to homeland have morphed into pro-war emblems. Stickers, flags, ribbons and pins carry new meaning, now that the war debate is politicized. Those who show them resent that the display is taken as a political stance. To them, it is still a deeply meaningful demonstration of their love of country — whether or not they love its politics. ...more

May 23, 2008

Armand Mumcuoglu was an 11-month-old on the move. The crawler turned toddler had new freedom and new territory to explore. Unfortunately, three days after taking his first steps, Armand's fascination with water took him through the family-room doors and into the patio swimming pool. ...more

May 23, 2008

For several years, our business has been asked by the local veterans' council to put up tents for the annual Memorial Day remembrance ceremonies at Oakside Cemetery on First Street in Zephyrhills. We have always been glad to provide this small service to assist our veterans' groups. ...more

May 23, 2008

Expect rain to greet this Memorial Day weekend, but clear before Monday. ...more

May 23, 2008

Here's a guide to planning your activities for the coming Memorial Day weekend. On Saturday, think indoors, at least in the afternoon. Sunday think outside, but be prepared for a 20 percent chance of rain. Monday is definitely an outside day. ...more

May 22, 2008