Dramatic results of smoke-free law in Colorado has implications for both Hernando and Citrus counties. ...more

February 16, 2009

Hire A Driver Phil Mickelson, known to carry two drivers in his bag for the benefit of different ball flight patterns, showed up for Thursday's opening round of the U.S. Open without the big club. ...more

June 13, 2008

SEBRING — To kick butts, Tobacco Prevention Specialist Donna Noel Stayton thought about donning a cigarette costume to hand out fliers about the dangers of smoking. "Don't be a butt," Stayton said Monday at the Highlands County Health Department. People will say "oh no, here comes the lady with her cigarette costume." After working as a county health educator, Stayton assumed her new title Jan. 25 and specific mission, to combat smoking, after the county received a $388,000 grant for tobacco prevention. "We are so excited about this opportunity," she said. ...more

February 12, 2008

MANATEE COUNTY - Cigarette smokers may no longer be welcome on Sarasota county beaches, but they are unlikely to get the boot in Manatee anytime soon. ...more

December 18, 2007

The holiday season can be especially challenging for people with allergies or asthma. The whirlwind of festivities with friends and family makes avoidance of symptom triggers more difficult. Examples of potential exposures that can aggravate asthma or allergies this time of year include: ...more

December 15, 2007

How can I avoid holiday allergy and asthma triggers? ...more

December 14, 2007