A 43-year-old caregiver was arrested Monday, accused of stealing a client's blank checks and using them herself. ...more

November 4, 2009

The recession hasn't stopped local bar patrons from having a drink: They're just sipping, instead of chugging it. ...more

October 30, 2009

I've just concluded the first week of my life devoted entirely to planting, pruning and puttering. ...more

March 13, 2009

Barbara Stewart, chairwoman of the Highlands County commissioners, said she will ask her four fellow commissioners to endorse a proposed doubling of the $1.50 fee on license plate renewals that funds the Transportation Disadvantaged program. ...more

January 6, 2009

When children get done decking the halls and tearing into toys, the state Department of Education recommends slipping them a book. ...more

December 19, 2008

Lightning center and No. 1 overall draft pick Steven Stamkos is making the transition this season from junior star to NHL regular. Throughout the season, the 18-year-old from Markham, Ontario, will share his experiences with Tribune writer Erik Erlendsson and provide a weekly diary to give Tribune readers an insight to a new way of life along his rookie journey. ...more

October 19, 2008

Once relegated to the dank corners of the basement, freezers are being embraced again by shoppers who are stashing bulk-sized purchases of meats, fruits and vegetables there as they work to combat rising food prices. ...more

August 29, 2008

These families are cooking now. Parents and children recently learned healthy cooking alternatives by cooking a meal as part of a class in the Fit4All Kids program put on by the James P. Gills Family YMCA and All Children's Hospital. ...more

August 13, 2008

In my opinion the city of Avon Park is looking at a good method to mount their Code Enforcement Officers. I have been using an electric GEM car for over a year now. It has required absolutely no maintenance. We drive to church and grocery shopping several times a week. We also drive to the bank, the post office and veterinary, but not to the gas station! I have probably not run it as many miles as the officers will, but it is practically costless with no pollution of any kind, because it uses no gasoline and it charges quickly and easily. The Alan Jay experts can fix any small problem as well as change the batteries and replace any worn parts. I see no reason the city could not put at least half of their police force in the GEM cars too. Install good radios and they can notify a conventional cruiser if a speeder is spotted. ...more

August 7, 2008

"A penny saved is a penny earned" wasn't only true in Ben Franklin's time. A Brandon Coupon Club member since 2000, Aimee Hargett clutches a stack of neatly clipped coupons she plans to use on her next visit to the grocery store. Some are for 25 cents off. Others will earn her free products when she buys one. Individually, they don't seem like a lot of savings. But collectively, they represent hundreds of dollars over the course of a year. ...more

July 23, 2008