The intent of this letter is not to justify the expenses of board travel, but to share some of the benefits brought to our district from outside sources. Our community is very rich and diverse and faces many different needs that are only common to large school districts with a combination of urban, suburban, and rural areas. ...more

August 2, 2008

The Knowles House, a 1915 home, named a county landmark. ...more

July 22, 2008

After almost 100 years of ferrying passengers up and down eight floors, the manually operated elevator in Old City Hall is getting a makeover. ...more

July 2, 2008

SEBRING — On Lemon Street, where drug dealers have ruled and crime has been present for decades, there are now faux red brick sidewalks, new blacktop, white concrete curbs, street lamps and palm trees. The ninth Juneteenth celebration, said Robert Saffold, turned out to be the best because Washington Heights has been restored. ...more

June 21, 2008

County Commissioner David Russell said the results from a mass transit ridership survey released last week clearly indicate the need to park the county's bus permanently. ...more

June 19, 2008

The owners of Dinosaur World want to rezone land that will more than double the theme park's property. ...more

June 4, 2008

The owners of Dinosaur World want to rezone land that will more than double the theme park's property. ...more

June 4, 2008

PLANT CITY The owners of Dinosaur World want to rezone land that will more than double the theme park's property. ...more

June 2, 2008

Harriet Foundas became principal of West Shore Elementary shortly after renovations of the 1926 building were completed in time for its 50th anniversary. ...more

May 30, 2008

A half-dozen railroad crossings will be closed to vehicular traffic starting next week while workers make improvements and repairs, according to the city's public works department. ...more

May 24, 2008