It just wouldn't be Thanksgiving weekend without the annual open house at Phoenix Glass Studio and Gallery in Seminole Heights. ...more

November 25, 2009

Confronted with orbiting junk again, NASA ordered the astronauts aboard the linked International Space Station and shuttle Discovery to move out of the way of a piece of debris Sunday. ...more

March 23, 2009

Fewer police officers died in the line of duty in 2008 compared to last year, reflecting better training and tactics, two law enforcement support groups reported Sunday. ...more

December 29, 2008

Now that the dust for election for Highlands County sheriff is settling, I implore Sheriff Benton to enforce the following: According to Florida Statute 316.089 Driving On Roadways Laned For Traffic – Whenever any roadway has been divided into two or more clearly marked lanes for traffic, the following rules, in addition to all others consistent herewith, shall apply: 2. Upon a roadway which is divided into three lanes and provides for two-way movement of traffic, a vehicle shall not be driven in the center lane except when overtaking and passing another vehicle (my emphasis) traveling in the same direction when such center lane is clear of traffic within a safe distance, when in preparation for making a left turn, or where such center lane is at the time allocated exclusively to traffic moving in the same direction that the vehicle is proceeding and such allocation is designated by official traffic control devices." ...more

November 25, 2008

Strangers at the door. In costume. Doing tricks. Getting treats. Halloween can be a scary night for pets. Here are some tips from the Humane Society of the United States to make the evening go better: ...more

October 24, 2008

Prior to Monday night's match against Wesley Chapel, Land O' Lakes volleyball coach Michelle Griffin told her team they needed to focus on staying ahead when they took the lead. ...more

September 29, 2008

Criss Angel's not sleeping a lot. He's got a few things on his mind, like how he's going to get out of the Spyglass Hotel in Clearwater Beach in the three and half minutes before 450 sticks of dynamite explode and bring the old building to the ground. ...more

July 25, 2008

One minute, they would be clapping and stretching as part of a synchronized laughter chant. The next, they were prowling and crouching and roaring like lions, face-to-face and just inches apart. ...more

July 14, 2008

The Zaimaj family watched from their beach chairs as a loose circle of 20-plus strangers broke into loud laughter just a few yards away. ...more

July 13, 2008

The interactive laughter and role-playing, combined with an array of simple movements, results in an experience that's seriously healthy. ...more

July 3, 2008