U.S. factories saw demand for their products rise in December by the largest amount in five months, a spot of welcome news that failed to change the picture of an economy struggling to stay afloat. ...more

February 5, 2008

AVON PARK — It was about 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, when members of the sheriff's drug task force descended upon a house at 205 Ballard Road, arresting four men on felony marijuana charges. This is the 58th bust of a growhouse since November 2006. Sheriff's Lt. Randy LaBelle reported, the house which is near the Highlands County border on State Road 64 West, was about 95 percent restored and while evidence of a growhouse operation remained, it was nearly dismantled. LaBelle said it appeared the four men, whose names have not yet been released, were at the house when sheriff's detectives Dewayne Proctor and Ernie Gelinas along with task force officer Dan Schneider with the Avon Park Police Department knocked at the door to investigate. ...more

December 5, 2007

ST. PETERSBURG - Six people were arrested during an ATF bust this morning after 11 at a parking lot on 22nd Ave., ATF's Paul Canup said. ...more

November 29, 2007

THE DIFFERENCE: Durant scored three times in the first quarter. The Cougars' Marson Shoemake scored three times as Durant was forced to find different options after the loss of running back Ryan Rice. ...more

October 13, 2007