Avon Park City Council members chose Maria Sutherland, city project manager, as the interim city manager during a special meeting Monday. ...more

November 17, 2009

If you think Fido's I.Q. is all natural aptitude, think again. A lot depends on you. ...more

August 28, 2008

Education has branched out beyond desks and classrooms. Students today have the chance to enroll in studies preparing them for specific careers. Before they graduate, they might design Web sites, operate banks, run restaurants or style hair at school. They can learn fire science, veterinary science or fashion design. Adults can hone their skills or build new ones at technical centers or through night classes. ...more

August 1, 2008

Steven Stamkos' first pro contract is signed and sealed. Now he just has to deliver. ...more

July 30, 2008

No one seems sure about the number. Bucs coach Jon Gruden said Monday it was $31 million. On Thursday, Bucs general manager Bruce Allen said it was more like $23 million. ...more

January 11, 2008

SEBRING — This Saturday night, former Highlands County Sheriff Howie Godwin doesn't have to worry about coming down to the ring and being heckled by the fans. Godwin, a former four-term sheriff, and his manager, Sebring Police Chief Tom Dettman, do, however, want to keep the location of their Avon Park training facility secret from their evil opponents, the Syrian Slasher and American Taliban. "I like to finish my opponents with different moves," said Godwin. "Sometimes I like to use a bulldog, or DDT. Sometimes I use just a plain choke-hold on 'em." ...more

October 5, 2007