The Sebring High School boys golf team hit the road for its first match of the season on Monday, and Mother Nature hit back. ...more

August 27, 2008

Well, Tropical Storm Fay has come and gone, however, it sure took its time leaving the state of Florida. ...more

August 27, 2008

There is a frightening habit among the Bay area's drivers: A large majority isn't turning on their headlights in rainy weather. I've noticed that this has become more of the rule rather than the exception over the last five to 10 years. ...more

August 26, 2008

Floridians who have been here a few years remember too well the hurricane season of 2004. Camping in our own sweltering homes without power and often without water left a lasting memory of that time. That's why so many people knew the routine when Tropical Storm Fay threatened this week. It's also why it appeared to some who weren't here in 2004 that many of us overdid the storm preparation. We're glad we did. ...more

August 22, 2008

Overtime pay for the many Highlands County employees who did, or still are doing, extra duty to deal with Tropical Storm Fay will be by far the biggest cost to the county. ...more

August 21, 2008

Serendipity is preparing for a powerful storm the day before school starts and, when the storm arrives, finding it's little more than a great opportunity to windsurf. ...more

August 19, 2008

People in Desoto County are preparing for tropical storm winds pushing 39 mph and may see gusts as high as 50 mph. ...more

August 19, 2008

The rain is beginning to intensify, and tropical wind gusts of up to 39 mph are expected. ...more

August 19, 2008

CORAL GABLES - With Tropical Storm Fay bearing down on South Florida, the University of Miami football team worked in a two-hour morning practice in the rain at the Greentree Practice Fields. ...more

August 19, 2008

In my opinion the city of Avon Park is looking at a good method to mount their Code Enforcement Officers. I have been using an electric GEM car for over a year now. It has required absolutely no maintenance. We drive to church and grocery shopping several times a week. We also drive to the bank, the post office and veterinary, but not to the gas station! I have probably not run it as many miles as the officers will, but it is practically costless with no pollution of any kind, because it uses no gasoline and it charges quickly and easily. The Alan Jay experts can fix any small problem as well as change the batteries and replace any worn parts. I see no reason the city could not put at least half of their police force in the GEM cars too. Install good radios and they can notify a conventional cruiser if a speeder is spotted. ...more

August 7, 2008