Have you taken advantage of the low-cost air fares or have a low cost flight planned? ...more

April 13, 2009

It looks as though the Bucs are finally getting proactive about finding that fourth quarterback they're after. ...more

April 10, 2009

I just have to say that we need to give a big thanks to the city of Avon Park and all of its employees. The last few days we have had lots of strong winds that have caused lots of debris from trees to fall all over our yards and streets. Today I was in my yard with a wheelbarrow, picking up the mess from my 14 large oak trees and I could see several city trucks driving around to pick up trash in the streets from the previous high winds. Two employees drove by in their truck and took my wheelbarrow of tree debris and dumped in the truck for me. These two employees should be given commendations for taking the extra step in serving this city. I give thanks to the mayor, our great city employees, especially those in our sanitation department. I am proud of you and happy to live in this wonderful city. ...more

April 10, 2009

Let's hope the sweaters and jackets aren't packed too deep in your closets. You may need to dig them out the next few days as temperatures take on a more wintry feel. ...more

April 7, 2009

International Paper Co. has announced it is shutting down its Auburndale box plant on June 2. ...more

April 7, 2009

Another wave of cold weather is on the way to the Tampa Bay area. ...more

April 6, 2009

These past few days watching the news programs covering the events up in Washington, D.C., I heard something that should scare everyone. ...more

March 28, 2009

Fans of The Dirt: Penny and I will be at the Tampa GreenFest from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, and we'd love for you to stop by and say hi. We'll swap stories about our gardening successes, commiserate about our failures and suck up every tidbit of advice you might give us until you swat us away. GreenFest will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and March 29 at Plant Park on the University of Tampa campus. Children 12 and younger get in free; there is a $3 suggested donation for adults. ...more

March 22, 2009

The Rays are proof that optimism emanating from 30 camps in Florida and Arizona each spring really had a chance to evolve into meaningful achievement. ...more

March 21, 2009

Two women in a stolen vehicle led police on a chase that ended only after the getaway car struck and seriously injured a pedestrian, collided with a patrol car and then hit two civilian vehicles, authorities said. ...more

March 21, 2009