SEBRING — With shoppers usually waiting outside for the doors to open, the Habitat for Humanity Home Supply store is easily the busiest place in downtown Sebring. Although many Habitat for Humanity affiliates have similar stores selling furniture and building materials, most are not as popular or profitable as the one on 137 S. Commerce Ave. "We have one of the most successful home supply stores in the nation," said Jane Breylinger, executive director of Highlands County Habitat for Humanity. Store Manager Chuck Ball said the store had more than $600,000 of sales last year. That's enough not only to cover the administration costs of the nonprofit organization but also to build two houses every year. ...more

February 23, 2008

Getting to the region final was a huge accomplishment for the Wesley Chapel girls basketball team, a first for the program. ...more

February 16, 2008

When he was just 13, Thomas LeGault's sister dragged him to an art class. That's when he discovered his passion for art and his career began. One year ago, he was approached by a man at an art show in Columbus, Ohio. The man turned out to be Mike Akers, whose Fudge Akers line of fudge and chocolates is sold at Cracker Barrel restaurants. ...more

February 12, 2008

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February 8, 2008

Robinson seniors Matt Willis and Joe Geerholt wanted so badly this season to give Knights wrestling coach Tommy Montero his first district title. So, understandably, Willis and Geerholt felt a relentless sting Saturday night. ...more

February 8, 2008

About 600 East Bay High School students were honored Tuesday in the school's auditorium, and a select few received gifts like iPods, printers and digital cameras. ...more

February 2, 2008

When describing how tumultuous Amanda Holloway's four years at Saint Leo have been, Coach Chanita Olds looks back to the senior's days at Palm Beach Lake High. ...more

January 19, 2008

Land O' Lakes girls soccer coach Vicky King may have played her team's cards perfectly. ...more

January 14, 2008

As I write this, it seems Mitt Romney is under attack by his competitors for the GOP nomination who are trying to help themselves by hurting him. In fact, as to some it puts me in mind of those animals who eat their young. ...more

January 10, 2008

Joey Cozart wanted the weight of The Streak square on his 140-pound frame's shoulders. The only problem was The Streak ended before he got that chance. ...more

January 6, 2008