As the numbers were announced, Jim Thompson used a green blotter to mark out the corresponding numbers on his 18 bingo cards. ...more

December 12, 2007

The city council unanimously denied a land-use change that would have allowed four single-family homes along North Boulevard to become residential offices. ...more

December 5, 2007

The decades of preserving his family's history, collecting antiques and spreading generosity haven't gone unnoticed. ...more

November 26, 2007

SEBRING — After an internal investigation by Sheriff's Lt. Gus Garcia, a registered nurse in the Highlands County Jail was cleared of an allegation of racism toward a Hispanic coworker. The conclusion: "Basically, she was rude to almost everybody," said Garcia, internal affairs officer. "She even admitted herself that she can be rude." According to the investigation, registered nurse Dorothy Reed, a mental health coordinator, was accused by coworker Edna Rosario-Girona of racial bias and rudeness. On Sept. 26, Rosario-Girona complained to Sheriff's Detention Cmdr. Maj. David Paeplow that Reed was disrespectful and rude to her because she was Hispanic. Reed is a supervisor in the detention bureau medical staff. Rosario-Girona is an LPN and member of the medical staff. ...more

November 5, 2007

The city council has continued a hearing to rezone a former West Tampa cigar factory until 6 p.m. Nov. 8. ...more

October 20, 2007

TAMPA - The city council will discuss the proposed redevelopment of the Fort Homer Hesterly Armory and negotiations for the 10-acre property when it meets Sept. 20. ...more

September 6, 2007