As a model participant in the recent Celebration Of Life Fashion show honoring cancer survivors, I wish to take this opportunity to thank all the attendees who's support was instrumental in making the show a financial success for such a worthy cause. In addition, I would be remiss if I did not thank all the models, sponsors and organizers who made it possible. Some of which are: The Heartland Realtors Association, Four Points by Sheraton, renown hair stylist "Pablo," his staff of makeup artists, plus Kathy and Maria of Allaire's Hair Salon; also, Photography by Jerry, Dress Barn, Maxcy's Mens Wear, Dillards and Wild Artist Jewelry. Of course, special accolades for our director Sherrie Abraham, her staff and all of the almost 100 persons who contributed their time and effort. One of life's greatest pleasures is doing good for others, with good friends. Nancy Trautman Sebring ...more

March 14, 2009

The former operator of boarding home who faced 18 felony counts of adult abuse will not go to jail. Daphne Jones, under a plea agreement with prosecutors, pleaded guilty this morning to one reduced count of culpable negligence, a second-degree misdemeanor. Prosecutors dropped the remaining 17 charges. ...more

January 8, 2009

Sequels! Reboots! Unnecessary adaptations of television shows! This summer - like most summers before it - is filled with brainless cinematic candy projected onto a giant screen for your viewing pleasure. ...more

May 8, 2008

TAMPA - Kelly Alexander has curbed her road trips and Ruby Wilson has put off buying a new car. Both filled their gas tanks Monday under a BP sign that declared $3.09 as the price for one gallon of regular unleaded gas. Analysts say the upward creeping prices are only a small taste of things to come. Between February and May, analysts say, the cost of a gallon of regular unleaded could reach $3.75. ...more

January 7, 2008