Hate diets? Skip it and move ahead with healthy habits, says Francie Berg, founder of the Healthy Weight Network and adjunct professor at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine. ...more

March 14, 2009

When the economy goes into the tank, people stay at home. But for those still willing to see what's out there, there are stupendous deals to be had. ...more

January 21, 2009

Palestinian militants sent a deadly barrage of missiles flying deep into Israel on Monday, demonstrating that Hamas still had firepower three days into Israel's punishing air offensive in Gaza. ...more

December 29, 2008

Heads In The Sand I have talked to a few older residents in the area and they are not sure how to vote. They read the yes and no columns in this paper and hear the propaganda put out by the Spring Hill Fire Rescue District and read their signs all over town and are confused which way to vote. ...more

October 18, 2008

With people losing their jobs in a struggling economy, programs to help pay a month's mortgage, buy a bag of groceries or pay the month's utility bills are seeing a steady increase. ...more

October 6, 2008

No matter how high gas prices go or how tough the housing market is, Angie Todd's dogs will never go without the best. ...more

June 23, 2008

AVON PARK — A smoke detector alerted an Avon Park family to a detached garage fire Wednesday night at 300 N. Lake Ave., in Avon Park. The fire was ruled accidental and electrical in origin, according to State Fire Marshal Investigator Brandon Ball. ...more

January 4, 2008

Two separate suicide attacks, including one apparently targeting workers in a northern oil hub, killed at least 34 people Tuesday, shattering more than a week of relative calm, local and U.S. military authorities said. ...more

December 26, 2007

Memories Of Smokers I enjoyed the article 'Tampa's Original Field of Dreams' (BayLife, Oct. 7). ...more

October 14, 2007

I would love to know what the problem is with the job market and the salary in Highlands County. ...more

October 7, 2007