A couple of years ago, I wrote to you in reference to Chik-Fil-A not really respecting their troops like they portray. ...more

December 25, 2009

The Avon Park wrestling team, which graduated two state champions and a state qualifier off last year's outstanding team, continues to gain valuable experience with each meet the Red Devils compete in this season. ...more

December 22, 2009

The 35th edition of one of the area's oldest and most prestigious outdoor art exhibitions takes place this weekend along Florida Avenue, in Palm Harbor's historic downtown district. ...more

December 5, 2009

Sandy Goetz's children could easily be coined as "Army brats." ...more

November 11, 2009

From Lakeland to Davenport and Auburndale to Frostproof, Polk County is linked by more than just Interstate 4 and U.S. 27. ...more

November 8, 2009

The warfare waged among the high schools in Polk County has always been top notch, but this past week, the need to win was played out not on the sweaty gridiron on a humid Friday night, but in an air-conditioned, oak paneled courtroom on a Wednesday afternoon. ...more

November 6, 2009

Freedom High is building a weight room on its campus, thanks to an $8,000 grant from the National Football League's Youth Football Fund. ...more

October 14, 2009

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 138, Port Tampa, recently held a reception for its 2009 delegates to Girls State, which took place in July in Tallahassee. ...more

September 23, 2009

If you have never tried truffles before, we highly recommend it. But be careful - they can be addictive. ...more

March 27, 2009

Neil Enerson's roots are in the city with which Indy car racing is synonymous. Beginning last season, he took an opportunity to bring that Indianapolis influence to Odessa. ...more

March 27, 2009