It Would Never Happen The recent passing of a new sign ordinance and the latest rash of "public control" citations issued by our code enforcement storm troopers have me thinking of times gone by. ...more

February 23, 2008

AVON PARK –– The Lake Placid baseball team showed both sides of the two-headed monster against Lake Region on Wednesday. Through the first four innings, the Green Dragons played solid, fundamental baseball, showing the possible potential that lies ahead this season. The final three innings, however, were marred by costly errors and a rash of cold bats that saw the regression of that potential during Lake Region's 9-2 victory over Lake Placid in the Bill Jarrett Early Bird Tournament at Head Field. Lake Placid head coach Dan Coomes said he admired his team's performance, and he understands they need to play the good teams if they're to improve this season. ...more

February 15, 2008

SEBRING — The arrest of a 15-year-old boy Tuesday, charged with stealing a car and running from sheriff's deputies will in all likelihood not be the end of the story, according to Sheriff's Lt. Tim Lethbridge. ...more

January 30, 2008

Hillsborough County deputies are investigating a rash of early-morning burglaries along North Dale Mabry Highway, sheriff's spokeswoman Debbie Carter said. ...more

January 17, 2008

TAMPA - Hillsborough County deputies are investigating a rash of early morning burglaries along North Dale Mabry Highway, sheriff's spokeswoman Debbie Carter said. ...more

January 17, 2008

SEBRING — A Sebring man was free Tuesday on $6,250 bail, after he was arrested Monday in connection with a rash of "car fishing" burglaries in Highlands County. ...more

January 15, 2008

Copper-wire thefts from Lakeland electrical substations peaked over the holidays, prompting police to ask the public for help in preventing the crimes. ...more

January 5, 2008

The editorial of Dec. 20, titled "Balancing Needs For Cash And Land Critical As Area Grows," covered an important subject and the reference to the fact that endangered species need certain habitats in order to survive, was a statement all of us should ponder; as wildlife is such an important segment of our "quality of life." Thank you for your thoughtful opinion. However, a headline in your Dec. 17 issue screamed, "Grove Owners Want Development Of 4,600 Homes." ...more

December 31, 2007

It was a moment that most people who followed Pasco County football knew would come at some point during the year, barring some catastrophe. ...more

December 30, 2007

I recently served as emcee at a fundraiser for the USF Suncoast Alzheimer's & Gerontology Center. It was a challenging job because the audience was especially chatty. ...more

November 23, 2007