TRINITY -- Following the nationwide trend of environmentally responsible building, Trinity's Longleaf Community has been named the Greater Tampa area's first "Green Development" by the Florida Green Building Coalition. The designation was bestowed on May 14 and makes Longleaf only the eighth development in the state to attain the eco-friendly status. ...more

July 9, 2008

The huge distribution center that Albertsons has operated here for 15 years will continue serving the grocery chain's remaining Florida stores following the August layoff of 121 workers, a company spokesman said. ...more

June 18, 2008

Breathe Easier: Side Effect Risk Low The Food and Drug Administration's recent announcement that it is reviewing the safety of the widely used allergy drug Singulair received plenty of media attention. ...more

June 14, 2008

The Hernando County Fine Arts Council and other groups seek to create an artist cooperative in Brooksville. ...more

February 23, 2008

SEBRING — David Poteat is proud of his family's Southern heritage, and he and other local people have formed a group to research and tell stories of their Confederate roots. He also understands that some people have preconceived notions about his group that are far from the truth. Poteat is quick to point out that a new Highlands County chapter of the Sons of Confederate Veterans is "in no way a hate organization." In fact, the group has fought alleged hate groups in court who have used Confederate themes to spread their agenda, he adds. ...more

December 13, 2007

It's a happening that's meant to be a safe alternative to the sometimes-horrid antics of Halloween hoodwinkers. ...more

October 24, 2007

Centex Homes designed its newest community, Hawk's Point, to attract a range of home buyers. ...more

October 21, 2007

It's understandable that many people are upset with the acquittals in the boot-camp death of Martin Lee Anderson. But it's dismaying to see the tragedy used to enflame racial tensions, especially since this case had already been complicated - and possibly undermined - by political grandstanding. ...more

October 16, 2007

PANAMA CITY, Fla. - The big cases don't go away quietly. ...more

October 13, 2007

"SoHo finally meets the suburbs'' in Centex Homes' new community of Magnolia Park, says David Ivin, president of the company's West Florida division. ...more

September 23, 2007