A Colorado company said it created 4,231 jobs with the help of President Barack Obama's economic recovery plan. The real number: fewer than 1,000. ...more

October 29, 2009

Investors wiped out by the Bernard Madoff scandal got more bad news Friday: Investigators have confirmed suspicions that the monthly statements showing the disgraced financier was making stock trades for the investors were pure fiction. ...more

February 21, 2009

Count Florida among states with a low percentage of deaths from drunken driving. ...more

December 1, 2008

Florida is among 10 states with the lowest percentage of deaths involving drunken drivers, according to an annual report compiled by Mothers Against Drunk Driving. ...more

November 26, 2008

We would like to commend Sheriff Susan Benton for her professionalism, integrity and personal dedication in her leadership of the Highlands County Sheriff's Office. She has been deeply involved with all aspects of public safety and community improvements. ...more

October 11, 2008

The CurvesSmart personal coaching system, a new technology pioneered by Curves that offers a precision designed workout, moment to moment feedback and progress reports to keep members motivated while they work out, is now available at Curves of Sebring. The Sebring location is among the first in the nation to feature the equipment upgrade. ...more

July 13, 2008

A lot has changed since Peter Edwards first attended meetings addressing problems in his neighborhood near the University of South Florida in the late 1980s. ...more

May 28, 2008

A judge has allowed former "American Idol" finalist Jessica Sierra to remain in a California drug treatment program, despite what her attorney described as ridiculous bureaucracy in that state's probation office. ...more

February 25, 2008

TAMPA -- A judge has allowed former "American Idol" finalist Jessica Sierra remain in a California drug treatment program, despite what her attorney described as ridiculous bureaucracy. ...more

February 25, 2008

The Iraqi government defended its efforts to stabilize the country on the eve of a key U.S. progress report but said Sunday it needs more help and was not ready for a timetable on the withdrawal of U.S. forces. ...more

September 10, 2007