When the wrecking crews come this year to tear down local landmark Dan's Bar, owner Dan Pickard, 67, won't be on hand. ...more

February 20, 2008

When the wrecking crews come this year to tear down local landmark Dan's Bar, owner Dan Pickard, 67, won't be on hand. ...more

February 20, 2008

A game of "prey and predator" during a J.D. Floyd Elementary science class ended with a student nursing a fractured leg, a lawsuit filed Monday alleges. ...more

February 13, 2008

A game of "prey and predator" during a J.D. Floyd Elementary science class ended with a student nursing a fractured leg, a lawsuit filed Monday alleges. ...more

February 12, 2008

Florida officials want copies of secret corporate papers held by Allstate Insurance Co. to see if unfair practices were used to adversely affect consumers. Allstate is fighting to keep the papers secret, but we hope citizens in Florida, and elsewhere, soon will learn about potentially unsavory tactics for the company to pay out as little as possible while maximizing profits. ...more

January 24, 2008

This is a time of year when we make promises of self-betterment that we have little intention of keeping. ...more

January 2, 2008

Learning Environment Regarding "Pasco's Black Schools Prepared Students For Life," Imani Asukile, Dec. 8: ...more

December 16, 2007

A family-owned restaurant known for its community outreach and festive atmosphere took on a somber air last week after burglars stole some $20,000 in electronics, food and beer. ...more

December 10, 2007

A hurricane-damaged condominium complex in remote southeast Polk County has settled a lawsuit with its insurer and finally can start on millions of dollars in repairs, its attorney said this week. ...more

December 1, 2007

LAKE WALES - A hurricane-ravaged condominium complex in remote southeast Polk County has settled a lawsuit with its insurer and finally can get started on millions of dollars of vital repairs, its attorney said this week. ...more

November 30, 2007