Here's a chance for veterans to put a face on the often faceless bureaucracy. ...more

February 1, 2008

The U.S. military isn't ready for a catastrophic attack on the country, and National Guard forces don't have the equipment or training they need for the job, according to a report. ...more

February 1, 2008

An independent commission's 400-page report concludes that the nation "does not have sufficient trained, ready forces available" to respond to a chemical, biological or nuclear weapons incident, "an appalling gap that places the nation and its citizens at greater risk." ...more

February 1, 2008

Here's a chance for veterans to put a face on the often faceless bureaucracy. ...more

January 31, 2008

A second candidate has announced his intention to run for the city commission seat held by Commissioner Robert Brown. ...more

January 9, 2008

PLANT CITY - A second candidate has announced intentions to run for the city commission seat presently held by Commissioner Robert Brown. ...more

January 7, 2008

Rose Rollins is defensive about her Tasha. "Attitude? There's a lot more to Tasha than her 'attitude,'" Rollins says of the smoldering, secretive soldier she plays on "The L Word." ...more

January 6, 2008

Many Iraqis, desperate to earn decent wages and bring stability to their country, support American forces by working as Arabic interpreters. ...more

December 26, 2007

AVON PARK — Don't hide drugs from this 82-pound bilingual Belgian Malinois from Holland. Or don't be on the lam when he's around. He's likely to "pinch" you. ...more

November 21, 2007

AVON PARK — After nearly 100 voters climbed up the steps of City Hall for the early elections last week, Avon Park's two polls are now prepped for a combined crowd to reach into four figures as the city elects a mayor and a new councilman. Mayor Sharon Schuler will try to hold on to the mayor's office, facing challenges from RCMA Technology Director Ed Dickerson, Local Advocacy Council Chairman Gonzalo Lezama and former Mayor Gordon Marshall. Avon Park Air Force Range mechanic Paul Miller, retired pastor James Rahenkamp, middle school teacher Al Hinson and Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Michael Shirey are running for a council seat being vacated by Doug Eason, who chose not to seek re-election. ...more

November 6, 2007