Morton Plant North Bay Hospital recently unveiled the name of its new patient wing, Starkey Medical Tower. ...more

May 3, 2009

Pediatrician Rachel Ray of Plant City has crossed paths with her famous namesake in a most unique way. ...more

February 18, 2009

Pediatrician Rachel Ray of Plant City has crossed paths with her famous namesake in a most unique way. Producers of TV's nationally syndicated "Rachael Ray" flew the doctor to New York last month to be part of the show. ...more

February 5, 2009

Assuming all goes as planned, the Towne Square Shopping Center, located at 1550 Lakeview Drive, in downtown Sebring, could get an entirely new look and hopefully some new tenants - maybe even a food market. ...more

January 28, 2009

Residents working on a community plan for Brandon say a proposal to build an emergency helistop for a medical eye-care center near Brandon Regional Hospital would be disruptive to the community. ...more

December 24, 2008

I was the new guy, no health insurance, no money and I needed to see a doctor. ...more

October 27, 2008

I have known Susan Benton for 14 years, in fact she and her family lived close by me in a townhouse situation for two of these years. She was an excellent wife, mother and neighbor. I have been very impressed by her record as sheriff of Highlands County and the respect she commands and deserves from other sheriffs throughout Florida. The people who hold the same office recognize her leadership abilities. As a professional business owner with a medical office in Sebring, I can feel protected, due to Sheriff Benton's innovative measures and her department's vigilance. ...more

October 3, 2008

TARPON SPRINGS -- A zoning change request from the developer of Meres Crossing, adjacent to Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital, will be heard by the City Commission next week. The mixed-use retail, medical office and apartment project at Meres Boulevard and Alt 19 is viewed as a southern gateway into the city's downtown. It is also envisioned as an economic boost for the hospital, which is looking to attract more medical experts so patients are not referred to other hospital facilities. ...more

August 2, 2008

TAMPA – A Port Richey pain doctor repeatedly visited the Internet to view and download photographs of children being sexually abused by adults, a federal prosecutor told a jury today. ...more

July 8, 2008

Ever since 1937, when Jay B. Starkey Sr. acquired 16,000 of pastureland and started a ranch, the Starkey family has been one of Pasco County's leading benefactors, investing and reinvesting money, land and personal time to the betterment of the community. ...more

July 5, 2008