Have you ever heard of the Tri-County Theatrical Troupe? Well, neither had I, then I read a small write-up on them in the paper. Thankfully, there was a phone number for more information, which I called. Minister Robert Walker told me all about the troupe and what they were trying to do, which is to spread the work of God through drama, song and dance. The troupe gave its first performance Saturday night. ...more

June 20, 2008

Publix advertised a Hibachi grill in the store circular. Stella at the courtesy counter took my name and phone number, and promised to call when the grills came in. I phoned the store late afternoon. Dave volunteered to call around to other stores to locate a grill for me. ...more

May 22, 2008

Steve Wyatt's pickup is generally unremarkable, but there's a recent attachment that's earned it the nickname "sex offender mobile." ...more

May 21, 2008

Brother wants to create awareness. ...more

May 20, 2008

John Rich of Big & Rich will perform a free, ''surprise'' concert tonight at Tampa's Dallas Bull. The country music singer/songwriter spent the earlier part of the day filming a mock concert of the group's single ''Coming to Your City'' at the University of South Florida for ESPN's ''College GameDay.'' ...more

May 20, 2008

I would like to publicly thank everyone for all their prayers and best wishes after my recent accident. I would also like to make a special request: a young man arrived on the scene and loaned me a U.S. Marine fatigue jacket. I would like to return this to him, but I did not get his name. Would this good samaritan please contact me so that I can thank you and return your jacket? The phone number is 1-800-445-8429 ...more

February 25, 2008

TAMPA - Two men used a pry bar to steal 122 quarters and a nickel from a vending machine this morning, Hillsborough County deputies say. ...more

January 7, 2008

SEBRING –– The My School Preschool and Child Development Center will be relocating its daycare to Living Waters Church of God starting Monday, said owner Jennifer Lipowski. A fire Tuesday at the daycare's original location caused the relocation. Lipowski had run the business at 1002 Persimmon Ave. in Sebring for the last 10 years. The cause of the fire could likely be electrical in nature, said Mike Roberts, deputy chief of Sebring Fire and Rescue, in an interview Wednesday. A story that ran Thursday in the Highlands Today incorrectly stated that parents will have to find alternative accommodation. That is not the case. ...more

November 30, 2007

Nine-year-old Ariana MacMartin wanted to join the Magic Attic book club. So her mother dialed the phone number shown in the back of the book she got from the New Tampa Regional Library. ...more

November 6, 2007

TAMPA - Nine-year-old Ariana MacMartin wanted to join the Magic Attic book club. So her mother dialed the phone number shown in the back of the book she got from the New Tampa Regional Library. ...more

November 5, 2007