These days, unless a family member or close friend is serving in the armed forces, the 6 o'clock news is the only reminder to Americans that they are at war. Very few feel any repercussions from the conflict. ...more

October 19, 2008

Sometimes she just wants a side dish. Sometimes the main course. But these days, dinner can be as easy as the corner grocery store for Harriet Foundas. ...more

September 13, 2008

Sometimes she just wants a side dish. Sometimes the main course. But these days, dinner can be as easy as the corner grocery store for Harriet Foundas of South Tampa. "It's just a wonderful alternative to know that it's out there," said Foundas, who was picking up some mashed potatoes to complement her salmon Thursday evening at a Publix in South Tampa. ...more

September 12, 2008

AVON PARK — An Avon Park woman remained in Highlands County Jail in lieu of $1,500 bond Wednesday, after police charged her with punching and robbing her ex in the parking lot of the Hendricks Corner grocery store. Cara Anne Parnell, 31, of 906 Palmer Ave., was booked on charges of robbery and domestic violence battery (with a previous conviction for domestic battery). The 57-year-old victim, an Avon Park resident living at a different address, reported that at about 8 a.m. Saturday, he was parked along the west side of Hendricks and was standing at his driver's side door, when Parnell got out of a blue vehicle and walked up to him demanding money, the report stated. The victim refused and was punched in his neck. Parnell walked away, but returned demanding money again. He told her he wasn't giving her any, the report stated. ...more

May 28, 2008