In 1977, it snowed as far south as Sebring. Do you remember that white Christmas? Did you shoot photos? ...more

December 23, 2009

The Highlands County Sheriff's Office and the state fire marshal's office are continuing to search for the person or persons who reportedly tried to burn down a Lake Placid church Monday night. ...more

December 23, 2009

The year about to pass has presented everyone in our nation and state more than enough challenges. That said, better times will come, whether sooner or later. So we wish all of our readers a Merry Christmas and a day of joy and togetherness. ...more

December 23, 2009

University of South Florida football coach Jim Leavitt finally could talk about two of the Bulls' most highly touted recruits Tuesday: junior college transfers Claude Davis and Curtis Weatherspoon. ...more

December 23, 2009

To those who are so offended by the expression, "happy holidays": Why are you so terrbly afraid? Christmas is alive and well in the USA. ...more

December 23, 2009

Karen Price of Tampa recently went to the Walmart Superstore and gave away money to about 100 strangers. ...more

December 23, 2009

We want to know Do you remember the last white Christmas? In 1977, it snowed as far south as Sebring. ...more

December 22, 2009

Snow put a chill on East Coast retail stores over the weekend, but the winter clouds had a silver lining for online operations. ...more

December 22, 2009

While shopping at my local Wal-Mart on Dec. 15 after a long day at work, I was tired, cranky and ready to go home. As I sat in the mile-long line and grumbled to myself about my wait, a lady began to walk up to each customer in the line. As she got closer to me, I noticed a stack of money in her hand. She pulled out a bill and handed it to the young couple behind me. ...more

December 21, 2009

A housewarming gift was enclosed in a square, red-and-green box in 1961. I do not remember what was in the box, but I remember the box. ...more

December 20, 2009