The first-quarter moon arrives today at 7:46 a.m. and with it comes the start of an excellent early-morning feeding migration. ...more

March 4, 2009

West Central Florida might actually see some rain during the day and into tonight, forecasters say. There's even a slight chance some of the rain tonight could include a thunderstorm. ...more

February 15, 2009

This week, we're in the waning of the full-moon lunar cycle, which means the next three days the best time to head out onto the water is at 11 a.m. so you can be ready for the afternoon bite. During the Florida winter season, the waning moon phase can be a very productive phase because of the "weather factor" which always trumps lunar phases. ...more

December 14, 2008

Helmets and harnesses flashed in the afternoon sun as 30 riders and their horses synchronized their way through the final exam. ...more

November 14, 2008

The excitement and enthusiasm was evident as the Lake Placid High School football players made their way on to the field for the first fall practice of the season on Monday. ...more

August 15, 2008

AVON PARK — Whistles were blaring and helmets were shinning in the afternoon sun on Thursday, as new Avon Park head football coach Andy Bonjokian hit the field with his players for the first time since taking the post in mid-March. ...more

May 2, 2008

Here are some of Candice Olson's favorite design tips. •Terrified of making a color blunder? Try painting test patches of color on your walls or pinning fabric samples onto your existing furniture. Spending some time with these "tests" will help you decide if you're on the right decorating track. ...more

January 26, 2008

Like most of you, I read the newspaper almost every day. It's a morning ritual: coffee, newspaper, CNN. My mother insists that, me being a columnist for Highlands Today, I should get a free newspaper out of the deal. "What, they can't throw you a free paper?" she'll say. I explain to her that I'm already getting paid for my weekly column. I know this may be a shock to some of you, that I actually get paid for this stuff. Perhaps I've blown a fantasy out of the water for you, that world famous writers get free newspapers. Let me throw you another curveball. Writers are not exempt from police visits to their home. Wednesday of last week I was sitting inside my house, reading through the newspaper, when the doorbell rang. There were two men outside, one of them holding up a bright shiny police badge. ...more

January 14, 2008

One putt gave Tadd Fujikawa celebrity status in Hawaii. One week changed his life. And one year later, the 5-foot junior in high school has one tough act to follow in the Sony Open. ...more

January 10, 2008

Only minutes from shopping malls in northwest Hillsborough County sits a 5-acre secret garden that is home to nearly 30,000 orchids. ...more

October 20, 2007