Concerning your editorial on seagrasses (Feb. 14): After decades of research on seagrass damage in Cockroach Bay we have learned the following: ...more

February 22, 2009

One person was shot at a Publix warehouse in Lakeland today, and the shooter appears to have committed suicide, Lakeland police spokesman Jack Gillen said. ...more

February 17, 2009

To move forward, the Bucs had to say goodbye to Jeff Garcia. It may cost them in the short term, but it's the only way to build something that can last for more than one season. ...more

February 17, 2009

Florida's tourism industry is taking a hit in the sour economy. It's the first time in seven years that tourism has dropped in the popular Sunshine State, according to statistics released Monday. ...more

February 16, 2009

For the first time in seven years, Highlands County residents will again have the opportunity to recycle glass. ...more

February 12, 2009

Professional golfer Jim Thorpe is facing federal tax evasion charges, accused of failing to pay about $1.6 million owed to the federal government over three years. ...more

February 11, 2009

The congregants at St. Anne Catholic Church, "the living stones" of the church, will receive the first blessing Sunday when their new sanctuary is dedicated. ...more

February 11, 2009

In an effort to ward off evil spirits, colorful lions helped ring in the Year of the Ox. ...more

February 11, 2009

Despite the sagging economy, some area businesses are going good thanks to snowbirds. ...more

February 9, 2009

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February 8, 2009