I have noticed an alarming trend in recent news. There seems to be an increase in violent crime, especially crimes against women. Even more alarming is the fact that many of these crimes go unreported, and when they are reported it is all too often women who have taken action, while men stood by refusing to get involved. ...more

November 8, 2009

The Avon Park Chamber of Commerce is going to seek help from the town's community redevelopment agencies after the city refused to provide free services for the annual Christmas Parade. ...more

September 10, 2008

Lip gloss and sports were the primary draw to last weekend's sleepover at All People's Life Center. ...more

May 24, 2008

TEMPLE TERRACE - Lip gloss and sports were the primary draw to last weekend's sleepover at All People's Life Center. They both fit in with the focus of the Diva Camp, open to physically disabled female athletes who are members of BlazeSports of Tampa Bay, an outreach program offered through the Hillsborough County Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department. The two-day affair, which included activities such as journal writing, public speaking, dancing, tennis, arts and crafts and some girl talk mixed in with a little primping, was led by Karin Korb, a two-time Paralympics wheelchair tennis champion. ...more

May 21, 2008