Kevin Locke's program, "The Hoop of Life," incorporates traditional Lakota dance, song, storytelling and flute to bring a message of peace and stewardship to children and adults alike. ...more

February 13, 2008

I feel that the very idea that the Highlands County School Board has to have discussions and special meetings to address this issue is an excessively waste of thought, working hours and especially time away from more important issues. For I feel that if one feels he is from an ape, then one should be in the idiot zoo where one will "fit in" and be at home and the school of teachings one's own beliefs. For apparently, from the letters one has written to the newspaper editor, he has certainly proved himself to be that of the ignorant and illiterate non-human species. ...more

February 13, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - A teen from Pasco County who recently made her national television debut on the hit ABC comedy "Ugly Betty" will appear soon on the big screen. ...more

January 15, 2008

Postal worker Vanessa Cruz didn't have to work Christmas Day but she did, volunteering to play Santa's helper and bring last-minute packages via the U.S. Postal Service's express mail. ...more

December 26, 2007

Postal worker Vanessa Cruz volunteered to work Christmas Day. She played Santa's helper as she brought last-minute packages via the U.S. Postal Service's express mail. ...more

December 25, 2007

BRADENTON - A 48-year-old Lake Wales man fell unconscious after getting shocked as he attempted to steal a power line on State Road 70 on Sunday, Manatee County Sheriff's Office said. ...more

December 9, 2007

A woman stabbed her 12-year-old autistic nephew in both eyes with a military-style dagger, likely leaving him permanently blind, police said. ...more

December 2, 2007

This Thanksgiving there is much to be thankful for. I am thankful for the men and women of the armed forces who defend this great country. ...more

November 22, 2007

The call went into a child abuse hot line on Monday, reporting that a 4-year-old was being abused at a local child care facility. ...more

October 26, 2007

A young sheriff's deputy who opened fire on a pizza party and killed six people reportedly flew into a rage when he was rebuffed by his old girlfriend, and others at the gathering called him a 'worthless pig.' ...more

October 9, 2007