It was a magical night: Crystal clear, the backdrop of black-blue sky sprinkled with glittering stars. ...more

December 19, 2007

Sponges absorbed George Billiris as surely as they do water. The 80-year-old has survived three strokes and many more close calls at sea. His face shows his age. But mention sponge diving and those kind brown eyes light up like a teenager's. ...more

November 24, 2007

TARPON SPRINGS - Sponges absorbed George Billiris as surely as they do water. The 80-year-old has survived three strokes and many more close calls at sea. His face shows his age. But mention sponge diving and those kind brown eyes light up like a teenager's. ...more

November 10, 2007

Imagine hearing this announcement from your pilot before your airplane takes off: 'I'd like to tell you how dangerous this flight is going to be, but I can't because I don't want to scare you.' ...more

October 25, 2007

SEBRING — Motorists pass school buses at inopportune times, disregarding the stop arm and even passing at railroad crossings, according to School Board of Highlands County bus driver Jean Walker. ...more

October 23, 2007