Easter eggs will fall from the sky Saturday when The North Pointe Church hosts its first Egg Drop. Families are invited to watch as a helicopter drops 9,000 colorful plastic eggs, each filled with a treat. Children will be invited to fill their baskets. "We've all heard the question, 'What came first, the chicken or the egg?' We want this event to inspire the question, 'Where do eggs come from?' The answer is: They come from above," said Steve Wells, the church's executive pastor. ...more

April 10, 2009

A new fun way to educate your kids ...more

March 10, 2009

As an early childhood educator, I cannot understand the reasoning behind this misleading slogan "No Child Left Behind." ...more

February 17, 2009

The best thing about tha mall during the holiday is the cinnamon bun kiosk. But you can make them at home and spare yourself the madness. ...more

December 9, 2008

Parents and residents are teaming up to raise money for a toddler playground at Ballast Point Park. ...more

September 4, 2008

A 27-year-old woman died in a single-vehicle accident early this morning in Pasco County but two toddlers in the sports utility vehicle received only minor injuries, the Florida Highway Patrol said. ...more

August 31, 2008

Address of Business: 107 A Miracle Ave., Avon Park ...more

August 3, 2008

A 4-year-old died Friday after a fire at her day care that sent thick, black smoke billowing from the windows and roof, police said. ...more

July 12, 2008

The sounds of children splashing in the fountain at Kate Jackson Community Center will be silenced as the city performs maintenance on the lion-ensconced play area. ...more

May 10, 2008

HYDE PARK - The sounds of children splashing in the fountain at Kate Jackson Community Center will be silenced as the city performs maintenance on the lion-ensconced play area. The closure began Monday and is expected to continue through June 15. ...more

May 6, 2008