Orson Charles knows what people think about him. He's the kid who destroyed the University of Florida's national championship trophy. Right? He's the kid who abandoned the Riverview High football team for the glory of playing at Plant. Right? ...more

July 15, 2008

HUNTER'S GREEN - It was a chocolate lover's day in the sun. It was melted, sticky, sweet, bitter, dark, rich and creamy. Some was in wrappers, some in broken pieces, some in the form of lollipops. ...more

June 7, 2008

HUNTER'S GREEN It was a chocolate lover's day in the sun. It was melted, sticky, sweet, bitter, dark, rich and creamy. Some was in wrappers, some in broken pieces, some in the form of lollipops. And about 350 guests, ranging from tots to seniors, turned out for the treats when the New Tampa Regional Library hosted the second Chocolate Extravaganza on June 1. ...more

June 6, 2008

It was a chocolate lover's day in the sun. It was melted, sticky, sweet, bitter, dark, rich and creamy. Some was in wrappers, some in broken pieces, some in the form of lollipops. ...more

June 6, 2008

At this time of year, thoughts are focused on friends, family, giving and sharing. I would like to share my experience with individuals who have been injured, are in pain and feel as though they can never be the same again. There is a resource in Lake Placid where you can receive physical therapy treatment which goes beyond the average care delivered in many physical therapy practices. Personal Rehab is a unique practice. Its owner, Rene Smit, employs the hands-on approach to the healing of damaged muscles, tendons, ligaments and joints. I suffered a nasty fall while at my summer camp in upstate New York. It resulted in a shoulder that had many fractures and broken pieces that healed into a semi-frozen state. The attending physician predicted my injury would leave me limited in both flexibility and range of motion. Indeed, four weeks of "traditional" physical therapy treatment in New York produced little change in my condition. I had used the services of Personal Rehab in the past with complete success, so my husband and I cut short our summer plans, and returned to Lake Placid. ...more

December 21, 2007

AVON PARK — An Avon Park man received three jolts from a Taser on Sunday before he gave in to police commands to show his hands after a domestic squabble at his home, according to Avon Park police. ...more

December 6, 2007