On Monday, five two-person teams of volunteers fanned out across the county, helping the Highlands County Coalition for the Homeless conduct its annual, weeklong survey of homeless people in the county. ...more

January 27, 2009

Dear Abby: Because of the downturn in the economy, I had to close my business. Let me tell you this - if anyone wants to know who their real friends are, here's how: own your own business. ...more

January 25, 2009

If you're not in deep debt, I'm sure you have one friend or family member - if not more - who is. ...more

January 18, 2009

For the past couple of years the American Cancer Society's annual Temple Terrace Relay for Life fundraiser has brought in the most donations of any other single relay in the county. ...more

January 14, 2009

Have they started asking yet? Every parent knows that at some point, usually at 4 to 7 years old, their little one will pine for a little one of his or her own. Chances are, many letters to Santa included a plea for a fuzzy buddy. ...more

December 26, 2008

People should safeguard homes before heading out of town for holiday trips, the Pasco Sheriff's Office crime prevention unit reminds residents. ...more

December 24, 2008

Julie Fallin choked two family members, cut her own left wrist with a 5-inch butcher knife and attacked a family member by running after her and threatening her with the knife Monday, Hillsborough County deputies say. Deputies arrested Fallin at 6 p.m. Monday. ...more

December 16, 2008

Polk County Sheriff's Office detectives are asking the public's help in locating an 82-year-old woman whose family has not seen her for six months. Mabel A. Pugliese, of 7993 Oak Run Circle, Lakeland, was reported missing on Sunday by a family member. ...more

December 10, 2008

Brandon J.P. Flaherty, 18, was arrested Wednesday and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after threatening a family member with a knife. ...more

December 6, 2008

Authorities are searching tonight for a missing 12-year-old girl who has tried to harm herself in the past, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office. ...more

December 2, 2008