One by one, they came to clean out their lockers, collect their tools and say goodbye. ...more

October 7, 2008

Workers heading today to Golden Aluminum Extrusion didn't arrive to work. Instead, more than 160 workers picked up their tools. The company, one of the city's largest employers, shut down Friday, according to union officials. ...more

October 6, 2008

LAKE PLACID — A suspect in a home invasion robbery Tuesday in Lake Placid remained in Highlands County Jail in lieu of $121,000 Thursday after his arrest on related charges. Robert George Brown, 21, of 145 N.E. Wilson Way, Lake Placid, was booked into the jail Wednesday on charges of kidnapping to commit or facilitate a felony, home invasion robbery with a weapon (firearm), and grand theft $5,000 or more but less than $10,000. A 14-year-old victim reported he was home at about 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, when Brown knocked at the door and asked for a 22-year-old resident or his girlfriend. The victim told Brown no, so Brown reportedly left. ...more

June 12, 2008