You might not think that selling steam mops on Home Shopping Network would be a ton of laughs. ...more

March 17, 2009

Pirates and partiers packed Seventh Avenue in Ybor City on Saturday night for the Sant' Yago Illuminated Knight parade. ...more

February 14, 2009

"A bank robbery in progress at Surefire Bank, 3582 Hilton Lane," crackles the dispatcher's voice on the loud speaker. ...more

November 5, 2008

Few members of the audience sat for long Saturday at Highlands Little Theatre during the 23rd annual Zenon Award presentations. ...more

September 29, 2008

SEBRING — Leeza Freeland can add another tiara and sash to her growing collection, after she was chosen from among 13 contestants as Miss Highlands County 2008. The former Junior Miss Highlands County 2006 had at least one moment at the Highlands County Fair on Monday when she feared a small mistake might cost her a chance to again represent the county. ...more

February 13, 2008

SEBRING — Thursday evening's Heartland Idol competition was a chance for 16 local performers to wear goofy hats, sport huge shades, or to wear it short and tight and dance up a storm. The music – and especially the dress – of Madonna and Elton John took center stage at the Downtown Circle as four contestants were eliminated from a pool of 16. It was at least the third time that each singer had performed for ever-increasing audiences, emcee Don Elwell pegged Thursday's crowd at 400. As part of a regular refrain, Elwell told performers to "leave nothing on the stage" and none did. ...more

October 20, 2007