Gayle Guyardo, who for 14 years has co-anchored WFLA's television coverage of the Gasparilla parade, went on with the show Saturday even though she said she had the flu and a fever. ...more

January 27, 2008

Not Really Surprised Regarding "Official: Few At FSU Cheated" (Metro, Dec. 20): ...more

December 31, 2007

SEBRING — Random drug testing started this year in the county's middle schools with only one student testing positive during the first semester. A reported 260 students were tested at the School Board of Highlands County's four middle schools with negative results (no drugs in their system) for 259 students and one student testing positive. "So that's pretty good," said Student Services Coordinator Patty Jackson. The students who are tested are picked randomly just as in the high school. Drug testing started at the high school level near the beginning of the 2006-07 school year with school officials confident that it would give students a reason to say "no" when offered drugs. At the high school level thus far this school year, of the 124 students who were tested, two had "positive" results indicating ...more

December 28, 2007

TAMPA - Police arrested a man on a drug-related charge Thursday, saying he illegally obtained the prescription painkiller oxycodone from 14 doctors within 30 days, an affidavit states. ...more

December 27, 2007

After another trip to my local pharmacy to buy my husband his much needed allergy medication, I have come to the conclusion that this ridiculous law requiring photo ID and a one box limit per 15-day period for allergy and cold medication is ridiculous. It certainly isn't stopping the criminals from manufacturing illegal drugs. Surprisingly, they manage to supply their drug without any problems, as you can see if you watch a newscast or pick up a paper. ...more

December 22, 2007

The youngest brother of Democratic presidential candidate Rep. Dennis Kucinich was found dead at his home Wednesday. ...more

December 20, 2007

Tuesday was one of those rush rush days, I hadn't planned on going to Sebring Animal Hospital, but my husband noticed our dog only had one of his daily medications left, so he wanted me to call and make arrangements to get more. I called but rather than telling Van, my husband, I figured I could go by and pick it up myself since Van had a cold. So I fill out a check and into the car I jump already running late. I walk using a crutch so as I bounce out of the car to make a fast trip into the animal hospital, I dropped my purse and I said a few words I shouldn't have. Using the crutch as a prop I bend over and grab the purse. I get the medication, hand the lady the check and make a bee line back to car. ...more

December 17, 2007

TAMPA - U.S. postal inspectors said Friday that they are investigating "numerous complaints" of mail theft at the University of Tampa. ...more

December 7, 2007