A Loxahatchee man was relieved that 16 felony charges against him were dismissed by the state attorney's office when he showed up to court to begin his trial, but his finances were left in ruins as a result. ...more

March 17, 2010

A representative for Chynna Phillips says the 42-year-old singer has entered an undisclosed treatment facility for anxiety. ...more

February 16, 2010

In the body shop behind Germain Toyota, work to fix a recalled 2010 Prius is in the hands of a master technician and a laptop computer. "It's very, very easy. The computer does almost all the work," said Bryan Hanisch. Toyota has set up a software download for dealerships to fix a snag in the model's anti-lock brake system. ...more

February 9, 2010

It was only fitting that Gulf wrestling coach Travis DeWalt ended the night reclined in a beach chair at the base of the stands at Hernando's gymnasium. ...more

February 7, 2010

Brittanee Drexel got a pair of sunglasses in her Easter basket last year. There's a picture of the 17-year-old sitting next to her 12-year-old sister, Marissa, with the glasses on her lap. ...more

January 9, 2010

Marilyn Pearson-Adams, president of the Hernando County Association of Realtors, said she is not sweating over a newly released housing market that shows home prices fell 1.6 percent in the Tampa Bay metropolitan area from September to October. ...more

January 3, 2010

Abortion coverage Health care reform means covering women, and women need reproductive coverage. ...more

November 20, 2009

This letter is being sent to address concerns of infrastructure and ongoing maintenance regarding the Oak Hill Cemetery located in Lake Placid. Our parents started visiting Lake Placid over 50 years ago, purchase property and have lived there full time for over 25 years. Our father (deceased since 2005) would many times refer to Lake Placid as God's country. However, the town does not seem so special when visiting the cemetery; as we understand, a town responsibility. It is difficult enough to lose a loved one but when visiting the cemetery which is in such disrepair; it only creates additional sadness and anxiety. Mom and dad decided a long time ago that they wanted to remain in Lake Placid, even after burial. One might ask why. ...more

November 17, 2009

Travel sellers have been desperately cutting prices in an effort to fill empty airline seats and hotel beds. From the start of the year through March 10, major airlines advertised 52 sales, up from roughly 35 during the comparable period in 2008, according to Farecompare.com, which tracks airline pricing. ...more

March 29, 2009

The pros and cons of coffee continue to be studied and debated. What might its effect be on stroke? ...more

March 28, 2009