St. James Catholic Church got a welcome surprise one year ago when 51-year-old Father Michael J. Cannon joined them. According to parishioners such as Kathy Derosa and Lucia Paul, he has brought a real sense of community to the church. ...more

October 26, 2009

Homeowners who complain that a neighbor's night lighting floods into their yard and destroys their enjoyment of their property now have no recourse. ...more

March 11, 2009

Three of the largest churches in Sebring have banded their youth groups together to form The Wheel, a unique service organization that includes young people from throughout the area. ...more

February 6, 2009

Gov. Charlie Crist today appointed Hillsborough County Circuit Judge Marva L. Crenshaw to the 2nd District Court of Appeal. ...more

January 7, 2009

The price of gasoline and the slumping economy didn't stop Santa from visiting Avon Park Monday. ...more

December 3, 2008

I have to admit I had mixed feeling about being at Highlands Little Theatre's production of "Beauty and the Beast" Saturday night, as I am a big fan of the Heartland Idol contest, and the finale for this season was Saturday night. But since my husband and I have season tickets for the theater and Saturday was our night, we had no choice to miss out on the Idol contest. ...more

November 13, 2008

Unlike pumpkin pie, which is best served with a dollop of whipped cream, or a haunted house that can always be capped off with one more scary gimmick, some holiday traditions just can't be topped. ...more

October 15, 2008

Nearly two years ago, his college football career appeared to be over. Florida International University's Marshall McDuffie Jr. - after his role in an ugly 2006 football brawl with Miami that made national headlines, forced 31 player suspensions and indirectly led to the firing of both head coaches - was kicked off the team. ...more

September 19, 2008

Bo Diddley's funeral on Saturday rocked and rolled with as much energy as his music. ...more

June 8, 2008

Tampa Bay Storm linebacker/defensive back Traco Rachal doesn't remember exactly when or where he first heard the phrase. What he does remember is it led to a life transformation. ...more

May 22, 2008