Nearly a year after the Zephyrhills Fire Department was flooded out of its downtown fire station, the city may finally be ready to repair the 50-year-old building. ...more

January 10, 2009

The city of Sebring should consider the disbanding or preservation of the Sebring Historical Preservation Commission. As a preservationist and former chairman of the SHPC, I admit that the organization is totally ineffective and no longer preserving the historical buildings in compliance with the state guidelines and the city of Sebring ordinance. With exception to Lorrie Smith, chairperson, the commissioners would rather bend or ignore the guidelines. I have heard numerous times the members state that proper restoration is too costly, so they allow a building to be renovated instead. ...more

January 9, 2009

Space Mountain — one of Walt Disney World's most iconic attractions — will be closing this spring for a makeover. ...more

January 7, 2009

LAND O' LAKES - The roar of the motorcycle engines signaled National Guard Sgt. Jose Pequeno's arrival Friday. ...more

December 20, 2008

Old-world beauty combined with the best of modern conveniences will be on display at this year's Holiday Home Tour, to be hosted by the Hollyhock Circle of the Dade City Garden Club. The historic Larkin Home is the destination of this year's tour, which runs from 4 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday at the home, 37441 Church Ave. ...more

December 6, 2008

Grand plans for expansion were unveiled Friday at the Humane Society of the Nature Coast. ...more

December 6, 2008

Motorists should avoid a portion of eastbound Seventh Avenue on Monday. ...more

November 23, 2008

After more than eight months of work and $10 million, a gussied-up University Mall unveiled its first renovations in 12 years today in time to kick off the holiday shopping season. ...more

November 15, 2008

A gussied up University Mall unveiled its first renovations in 12 years today in time to kick off the holiday shopping season. ...more

November 14, 2008

Cypress Gardens will close starting Nov. 17 and reopen in March with an expanded water park - but without its rides or animal attractions. ...more

November 10, 2008