Sgt. Sally Vega's ability to speak Spanish makes her an asset to the Avon Park Police Department, whether in gaining the confidence of suspects who can't speak English or catching those who only pretend that they don't. ...more

December 13, 2009

The issue: Capt. Scott Bierwiler's untimely death. Our Opinion: We are blessed that he walked among us. "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the sons of God" — Matthew 5:9 ...more

February 27, 2009

Julie Weintraub has been spending a lot of time on Facebook the past two days. The social networking site is the St. Petersburg woman's link to family members living in besieged Mumbai, India. ...more

November 29, 2008

Julie Weintraub's been spending a lot of time on Facebook the past two days. The social networking site is the St. Petersburg woman's link to family members living in besieged Mumbai, India. ...more

November 28, 2008

It's a sickening sight to see our local businesses struggle and some not make it. We all can count off numerous businesses that not so long ago seemed to be doing fine, and now their buildings are empty. ...more

November 14, 2008

"The Elfish Gene: Dungeons, Dragons and Growing Up Strange," by Mark Borrowcliffe (Soho Press, $25) ...more

November 9, 2008

Regarding Saturday's front page: I cannot believe anyone would be remotely interested in hearing the 911 call made during someone's most horrific nightmare come true ("Mother, Her 3 Sons Discovered Dead"). Our city would be better served by attending a sporting event to see people at their finest. ...more

November 4, 2008

Most clocks just tell time, simply and reliably. Not the $1.8 million "time eater" formally unveiled Friday at Corpus Christi College in Cambridge. ...more

September 20, 2008

With previous membership in two bands under his musical belt, Louie Palma is no stranger to cover songs. But he has had little chance to develop original music until recently. ...more

August 28, 2008

With previous membership in two bands under his musical belt, Louie Palma is no stranger to cover songs. But he has gotten little chance to develop original music until recently. ...more

August 20, 2008