Suddenly, the race for Florida is red hot. Last week's devastating economic news, hitting harder here than most states, has helped make Florida the front line of the presidential war. ...more

September 21, 2008

Sunday's on-again, off-again visit of Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin to The Villages, a large retirement community northwest of Orlando, is back on, and open to the public. ...more

September 19, 2008

State Sen. Victor Crist sees a change coming to the University Area as North 22nd Street is widened and residential and commercial buildings are constructed. ...more

August 20, 2008

While the first phase of University Mall renovations is under way, plans are being considered for the second phase, which could include demolishing and rebuilding part of the 34-year-old shopping complex. ...more

August 20, 2008

Western wear, simple skirts and blouses, evening clothes and matching accessories highlighted a fashion show for the thrifty shoppers. ...more

August 20, 2008

Betty Skelton Erde is 82 and lives in a retirement community where many are content to putter about in golf carts. Not Erde: She drives a blazing red Corvette to match her red hair and really means it when she says, "I like fast cars." ...more

August 14, 2008

Everyday Blessings sits on 72 acres off of U.S. 301 in Thonotosassa, taking care of children and finding places for those hurt by abuse and neglect. The heart and soul of the operation is Sister Claire LeBoeuf. ...more

August 13, 2008

Everyday Blessings sits on 72 acres off of U.S. 301 in Thonotosassa, taking care of children and finding places for those hurt by abuse and neglect. The heart and soul of the operation is Sister Claire LeBoeuf. ...more

August 6, 2008

There is an ominous painting of a Category 5 hurricane swooping toward the western coast of Florida on the wall of Wayne Bennett's business. ...more

July 28, 2008

Wayne Bennett, owner of American Hurricane Specialists, will install storm shutters to local churches, nonprofits. ...more

July 28, 2008