Floridians who have been here a few years remember too well the hurricane season of 2004. Camping in our own sweltering homes without power and often without water left a lasting memory of that time. That's why so many people knew the routine when Tropical Storm Fay threatened this week. It's also why it appeared to some who weren't here in 2004 that many of us overdid the storm preparation. We're glad we did. ...more

August 22, 2008

As Fay's winds fanned the flames and tried to blow down the walls, a doublewide manufactured home was destroyed by fire Tuesday, at 617 Serene Lane in Lorida. ...more

August 21, 2008

A new proposal for a condominium tower at Patriots Corner calls for a shorter building than the one rejected last year by city council but still needs a height waiver. ...more

August 20, 2008

After experiencing Hurricanes Charley, Francis and Jeanne, a tropical storm shouldn't have been cause for a sleepless night for Lance Harris. ...more

August 20, 2008

Without a wheelchair, Margaret Roy's range is limited. "I can't walk very far," said Roy, who uses a cane to get around. She has two bad knees from a car wreck. ...more

August 18, 2008

College students are there to study. But hey, they can't bury their noses in the books every minute. ...more

August 15, 2008

Joey Aguilar of Tampa is considered one of the bravest and most aggressive drivers in Florida, a fearless competitor. ...more

August 14, 2008

Although gas prices have come down a bit in the last week, the news continues to be depressing. ...more

August 4, 2008

Officials of the Highlands County Library System think they have a solution to the system's sizable financial problem. ...more

August 3, 2008

A family of six was displaced Wednesday night when their double-wide mobile home at 5810 State Road 66, west of Payne Road, in Sebring, was destroyed by a fire. ...more

July 31, 2008