Robin Morton took a Florida State University angel home. "They're just so cute - and they are happy," said the shopper at Arts & Crafts Under the Palms. ...more

October 28, 2009

An alleged Ponzi scheme by an insurance agency in Grand Island that recently filed bankruptcy listing more than $100 million in debt is being investigated. ...more

January 22, 2009

John Coffin, chief commander of the Second City of London's Police, is horrified when a package of bones with his initials on it is found outside his former home. "Coffin's Ghost" by Gwendolyn Butler is a reminder that events in our lives which we may have tried to forget or hide, often come back to haunt us in unexpected ways. Coffin's old home is now a shelter for battered women and a certain amount of suspicion about his past centers on him. Coffin must explain part of this past to his actress wife Stella Pinero, and hope she will be understanding. He hopes the information will not jeopardize their happiness. Then he must work to solve the mystery of whose bones the package contains and who hates him so much they would like to see his reputation permanently tarnished. The hunt means Coffin must try to resurrect the past without causing more harm to anyone else, a seemingly impossible task as he tries to find out the name of his "ghost." ...more

December 31, 2008

Publix advertised a Hibachi grill in the store circular. Stella at the courtesy counter took my name and phone number, and promised to call when the grills came in. I phoned the store late afternoon. Dave volunteered to call around to other stores to locate a grill for me. ...more

May 22, 2008

My profound thanks to friends Ed and Stella McGowan for taking me to the Highlands Little Theatre last Friday night to see Cole Porter and friends, a cabaret style musical extravaganza. This was directed by Pete Pollard and a talented cast of singers. Hearing all of these "old" songs brought back memories. I have been a "season ticket holder" for 28 years and I was once told that I have never said anything "bad" about our shows, and I never could. Coming in May, our brilliant "young" director, Cameron Reck will bring youth shows. In June we'll see "Dearly Departed." The last "fall show" will be "AIDA," directed by Tammie Pollard, and this is one you cannot miss. Tammie has discovered a young singer who will "blow your socks off." ...more

May 5, 2008

A dump truck driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run accident has been released after voluntarily coming forward to give a statement, police said. ...more

February 7, 2008

LAKELAND - A dump truck driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run accident has turned himself in to police, investigators said. ...more

February 7, 2008

LAKELAND - A 66-year-old man in a wheelchair was killed Wednesday morning in a hit-and-run on East Memorial Boulevard, police reported. ...more

February 6, 2008

The building's fluorescent tangerine and lime green color scheme has a singular aim: To get drivers passing by to do a double take. ...more

January 21, 2008

Find Stella's Killer The evening of Nov. 9 was the worst of our lives. We came home to find our dog Stella shot to death on our property. She was not just a dog but a beloved family member full of life. ...more

January 3, 2008