Fire badly damaged a two-story house here Thursday afternoon, but no one was seriously injured. ...more

May 23, 2008

MANATEE COUNTY - A Sarasota man was shot in the thigh Tuesday after authorities say he spooked some men who were operating a marijuana grow house in south Manatee. ...more

May 6, 2008

First, let me congratulate you on researching the article which ran a few months back, regarding the proposed dog "beach day" at Pine Island. If I recall correctly, I was not the only person who found your attitude regarding allowing dogs and their human companions to enjoy Pine Island, for a few hours, one day a month, a couple months out of the year; negative and selfish. ...more

February 14, 2008

Linda Kegley, owner of LK Artworks Gallery and Graphics, made an good point about getting visitors and even some residents to visit downtown Sebring. She suggested advertising on U.S. 27 to tell people how to find downtown, and also what it has to offer. It sounds simple, but makes a lot of sense. Kegley has stirred the pot recently by offering her marketing experience to bring more life to Sebring's historic downtown. Greater Sebring Chamber of Commerce president Dan Andrews said the chamber can provide those services, so there's no reason to hire someone else. Kegley said fine, as long as someone does it. ...more

January 30, 2008

An unattended pot on the stove is blamed for a house fire that caused heavy damage today, authorities said. No one was hurt. ...more

January 19, 2008

Yes Vote May Cost Lives If you are thinking about voting yes on Amendment 1, I would ask you to think again. ...more

January 18, 2008

Prank calls and conspiracy theories have been rolling in since the Florida Highway Patrol reported that about 60 pounds of marijuana were found along Interstate 4 west of Plant City on Tuesday. ...more

November 29, 2007

TAMPA - Prank calls and conspiracy theories have been rolling in since the Florida Highway Patrol reported that about 60 pounds of marijuana were found along Interstate 4 west of Plant City on Tuesday. ...more

November 28, 2007

Can this so called "War on Drugs" get any more stupid? ...more

November 28, 2007

Recently Sen. Hillary Clinton said that she if elected president she would give $5,000 to each child for college education. Here are a few facts: ...more

October 3, 2007