When Susan Gillespie and her sister Cindi became housemates six years ago, there was nothing in their backyard but a jungle gym. ...more

November 14, 2008 |

SEBRING –– Walking into the weight room as a freshman, Sebring's Brannen Dorman never thought he would be on the ultimate stage and going for gold as a senior at the Class 1A state finals. But despite his success, this gentle giant has always been humbled by his accomplishments. "Weightlifting is one of the great joys in my life," Dorman said. "I put in tons of hard work to finally reach the state level and just to be there was an accomplishment. I was very humbled by the experience." The Sebring senior came in fifth at the state finals in the 199-pound division with a bench press of 305 pounds and a clean-and-jerk of 295, for a combined total of 600 pounds. For his outstanding work ethic and accomplishments, Dorman has been named the 2008 Highlands Today's Boys Weightlifter of the Year. ...more

May 26, 2008 |

Memorial Day is personal for me. I spent many summer nights listening to former vets tell stories about their experiences in Vietnam. I can't stop thinking about the Mickens High School graduate and two young men I knew who died in the Vietnam War. ...more

May 24, 2008 |

Area events and entertainment in the Hernando County area. ...more

January 11, 2008 |

SEBRING — Three of Sebring's prominent residents have died within less than one week. Former Police Chief Lonnie Curl, 87, died Tuesday at his Sebring home. Former Police Chief Bob Baker attended Curl's funeral Friday and then died of a heart attack later that night. Former Postmaster Ray Graddy, 92, died Saturday. "To me Ray Graddy represents what the old pioneers of Sebring are all about," said Craig Johnson, a friend of Graddy. "He cared about his community, and he gave back." Johnson said Graddy was a nice man who always treated people well. ...more

November 20, 2007 |

Al Oerter was destined to become an athlete, although he often wondered what he might have been if not for a chance meeting with a discus. ...more

October 2, 2007 |