SEBRING — Despite the sheriff's recommendation to restrict vehicular traffic on Eucalyptus Street to protect pedestrians, Sebring City Council has decided to keep limited access at its intersection with Sebring Parkway. Sheriff Susan Benton said because so many pedestrians cross Eucalyptus Street to access the government center and courthouse, she suggested the possibility of creating a cul-de-sac instead of connecting it to the Sebring Parkway. ...more

January 17, 2008

Never look a gift horse in the mouth - especially when safe passage for pedestrians is at stake. ...more

January 12, 2008

Other cities could become green with envy when they see Safety Harbor's landscaping efforts along Philippe Parkway. This week, William Baker, city engineer, told city commissioners it is time for Safety Harbor to be recognized for its green projects. ...more

January 12, 2008

Almost a year into retirement, my decision to hit the ground running and stay busy has served me well. Activities include mentoring a child at a local school, volunteering at the CARES Senior Clinic and remaining active on several community boards. ...more

December 30, 2007

Cabdrivers say they plan to boycott International Plaza tonight because they're tired of getting chased off Bay Street, a popular drop-off and pickup spot at the mall. ...more

December 24, 2007

It was not quite the holiday gift downtown merchants doing business off Main Street wanted. Monday night City Commissioners endorsed a concept that provides up to three 18-by-12-inch sign boards each on 18 fluted poles that will be placed at strategically located corners along Main Street. The merchants, however, wanted to be able to place sandwich-style signboards on Main Street to lure customers off the main drag. ...more

December 22, 2007

A local seasonal treat, Church Street Christmas, is back, starting tonight. ...more

December 21, 2007

TAMPA - Instead of letting police pull him over, Kevin M. Griffin drove his motorcycle recklessly and fast late Tuesday in the Ybor City area, turning onto trolley tracks while trying to flee, police say. ...more

December 19, 2007

TAMPA - A man is in critical condition this morning after being struck by a vehicle near Courtney Campbell Parkway about 4:20 a.m. today, police said. ...more

December 14, 2007

As local residents struggle to find ways to help the area's homeless, recent dust-ups on both sides of Tampa Bay show the limits of even the most compassionate policies. ...more

December 11, 2007