Having your pet dog join you for some outdoor fun is one of life's pleasures. But when Fido decides to hone his digging and chewing skills on your tender plants, man's best friend can find himself in the dog house! ...more

March 1, 2009

As word of the births spread people began to call with offers of cribs, strollers, baby clothes and other items, said hospital spokeswoman Carmen Gonzalez. ...more

January 28, 2009

The streets are paved and marked to prevent speeders. Nearly $750,000 went into landscaping the main boulevards with crape myrtles, maples and blooming plumbagos. ...more

September 20, 2008

AVON PARK — Incoming college freshmen wouldn't normally think of off-campus housing as a necessity unless they're heading to one of the larger state universities, but South Florida Community College actually has a need for it. The Jacaranda Hotel's women's dormitory was booked through the school year that ended in May, said Don Appelquist, the executive director of the SFCC Foundation. Even though 10 apartments were left for the men, he anticipates nearly all of the men's dorms will be booked as well before August. Jacaranda, operated by SFCC, houses 35 male and 35 female students who live outside of the Highlands, Hardee and DeSoto counties, even though Appelquist said an occasional student from DeSoto might prefer taking courses at the main Avon Park campus without taking the commute. Most of the out-of-district students attend SFCC to join one of the athletic teams. ...more

June 5, 2008

"Oh it's a long, long while from May to December but the days grow short when you reach September." (song lyrics by Maxwell Anderson, 1938) ...more

September 16, 2007