Busch Gardens' new Jungala exhibit was shut down about 6:30 p.m. Saturday after a female orangutan scaled the exhibit and had to be guided to a safe area. ...more

May 18, 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 - For singles seeking a literate Valentine this year, the Land O' Lakes Branch Library will host a free Book Lover's Speed Dating activity from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the library, 2818 Collier Parkway in Land O' Lakes. ...more

February 7, 2008

Donte' Stallworth is talking. You know it's Donte' because it's Wednesday and only Donte' talks on Wednesdays. If you want to talk to Nicco, you've got to wait until Sunday. ...more

February 1, 2008

During a telephone news conference this week, I began to feel a little of Simon Cowell's pain as he spoke about the torturous ordeal of the audition process for "American Idol." ...more

January 10, 2008

The high school students let out a sigh of "aww" as William Zerbe stood up to escort his wife of 40 years to her seat. ...more

December 8, 2007

"Waiting to Surface," by Emily Listfield (Atria Books, $25) ...more

November 25, 2007

One is the Type A workaholic who demands precision, agonizes over mistakes, and is so consumed by his profession he jokes about renting a family. ...more

November 10, 2007