Bob Tanner, a longtime banker and community leader, died early Tuesday. Tanner collapsed at home and was rushed to the hospital. His age and cause of death were not available. ...more

December 16, 2009

Last October I had cataract surgery in both eyes at the Newsom Eye and Laser Center. I had been referred to another eye center but I didn't care for the doctor or post surgery scheduling, so I decided to try Dr. Newsom and went for a consult with him. I was impressed by Dr. Newsom's warm, caring manner and his keen sense of humor. From the pre-op to the surgery, through his post-op exam, his staff reflected his philosophy of patient care. Patients are pampered by everyone and they calm the natural fear associated with such a delicate procedure, as well as monitor patients carefully before and after surgery. If any surgery can be called pleasant, it was a pleasant experience. My vision is enormously improved. What a bright and clear world I see now! Anyone who has experienced excellent cataract surgery knows what I mean. Medicare pays for a free pair of glasses should they be necessary and my lens prescription was filled promptly and precisely. ...more

March 7, 2009

A 13-year-old boy was reportedly whipped with a belt for using too much air freshener. ...more

December 16, 2008

Deputy Darla Marie Van Wrinkle bounded into her new job at the sheriff's office Wednesday. ...more

November 21, 2008

Bill Douglas genuinely loves to help people and enjoys serving his community and church. ...more

November 3, 2008

If Hernando County commissioners are sincerely interested in saving taxpayers money and right-sizing county government in these lean economic times, they should start by reducing the size and budget of the county attorney's office. ...more

June 5, 2008

Irvine Robbins, 90, co-founder of Baskin-Robbins whose penchant for creating unusual ice-cream flavors helped push post-World War II America far beyond its chocolate-vanilla-strawberry tastes, died Monday in Rancho Mirage, Calif. ...more

May 7, 2008

SEBRING — Sheriff's detectives needed a keen sense of smell and sharp ears Wednesday to locate a marijuana growhouse operation, the 60th growhouse raided in the county since November 2006. A strong marijuana smell and the sound of growhouse electrical equipment led to the arrest of a Sebring man and woman in connection with the alleged operation at 8460 Tubbs Ranch Road, in Sebring, off of U.S. 98. ...more

December 14, 2007