The international court's ruling Friday that gives a South African double-amputee the opportunity to compete for an Olympic berth is a victory for all disabled people who long for equality in the able-bodied world. ...more

May 20, 2008

TOWN 'N COUNTRY - For Bill Darou, the move into a bigger space is long overdue. ...more

May 17, 2008

SEBRING — Several local students, seniors and political volunteers talked issues – rather than individual candidates – when discussing the upcoming presidential election, Monday. Bill Allen, 78, was motoring a golf cart while his dog, Keno, rode in the passenger seat, near his Tanglewood home. "I'm more interested in what's happened to our country," said Allen. "People really aren't talking about people, they're talking about the whole economy and more about the issues." Fellow Tanglewood resident Loretta Nafis said the economy hit her and her neighbors on fixed incomes particularly hard. "People are more complacent," said Nafis. "And they're so fed up. We need a change." ...more

February 25, 2008

LAKE PLACID — A year ago, Jeri McDonald said she saw her granddaughter skydive, and thought she wanted to try it as well. ...more

February 20, 2008

Joe Girardi was summoned upstairs for the first time. The new manager of the New York Yankees met Sunday with owner George Steinbrenner, who hadn't spoken with Girardi since the former catcher interviewed for the job in October. ...more

February 18, 2008

SEBRING — At least three teen-age suspects were in custody Tuesday morning after a car chase led to a crashed stolen vehicle, a K-9 foot pursuit and an ongoing investigation. ...more

January 29, 2008

Thousands of dog handlers, owners and groomers converged on Florida Classic Park from morning until dark. They were accompanied by more than 2,500 excited dogs. ...more

January 12, 2008

It took only three plays for Tampa Bay to sustain another key injury. Bucs rookie LG Arron Sears injured his right ankle on the third play of Sunday's regular-season finale against Carolina. Sears limped off the field and was escorted to the locker room by the Bucs' medical staff. ...more

December 30, 2007

SEBRING — Go figure. You'd think that after the Christmas shopping rush, local retailers should be able to take a breather, but several store representatives said Wednesday that snowbirds will continue to keep workers busy for a little longer. Kathleen Trussell, store manager of Bealls, said operating hours will go back to normal starting today, but there will be no employee layoffs, in anticipation of continued heavy business. ...more

December 27, 2007

The Police Department got the City Commission's approval at its Dec. 4 meeting to purchase some new, flashy equipment. The department is planning on spending up to $18,500 on a mobility vehicle, ballistic shields and emergency response systems. The gear primarily would be used in case of an emergency situation at Tarpon Springs High School. ...more

December 22, 2007