Responding to a more than one-third increase in bank robberies, the Florida Bankers Association is urging its members to adopt new rules. ...more

January 20, 2008

Under normal circumstances, Gulf coach Travis DeWalt would have reined in a wrestler who was aiming for one opponent in a tournament. ...more

January 17, 2008

Abe Brown has done a lot of things and come a long way in his life. Here are some of the bits of wisdom he has to share. ...more

December 23, 2007

Arguably the least expensive accommodations you can find on a vacation are "free," in someone else's home. Instead of laying out cash, your "payment" is in providing reciprocal benefits in your own home. Although home exchange sounds enticing, however, you have to carefully consider the plusses and minuses. And as with the proverbial, "lunch," home exchange isn't truly "free," because you face a few cash costs and a few more non-cash costs. But it's still about as inexpensive as you can find. ...more

December 23, 2007

On race relations: "We've come a long way. I don't think we'll ever be perfect because race relations has to do with your spiritual growth." ...more

December 23, 2007

AVON PARK — The city's search for a new police chief could be put on hold if City Manager C.B. Shirey becomes the Avon Park Executive Airport's manager next month. Shirey said that the council would instead try to find his replacement before they fill the vacant police chief position. He had no estimate on how long this could take, saying it depends on how quickly the city begins advertising the open position. The Avon Park Police Department has had its police chief position vacant since late September, when then-Police Chief Frank Mercurio was forced to resign. Since then, Shirey received 60 applications for the position. APPD Cmdr. Michael Rowan, who has assumed Mercurio's old duties while the city was searching for a new chief, said he did not expect this delay to have any further impact on the department. ...more

December 21, 2007

Jon Gruden addresses the media ...more

December 19, 2007

The Florida Orchestra will open its next masterworks program with the joys of Mozart and Sibelius, but just as important as the music will be a bit of security behind the scenes. ...more

December 11, 2007

TAMPA – The Florida Orchestra will open its next masterworks program with the joys of Mozart and Sibelius, but just as important as the music will be a bit of security behind the scenes. That's because musicians and management this week agreed to a new three-year contract, one shaped by difficult budget cuts and concessions, but a contract nonetheless. ...more

December 11, 2007

Commissioner Bill Dodson announced Tuesday that he is running for a third term on the city commission. ...more

December 8, 2007