One putt gave Tadd Fujikawa celebrity status in Hawaii. One week changed his life. And one year later, the 5-foot junior in high school has one tough act to follow in the Sony Open. ...more

January 10, 2008

Hazel and Tom Martin reached their 75th birthdays this year - Hazel on Sept. 8 and Tom on Dec. 5. ...more

December 17, 2007

Replacing Bobby Bowden on the sideline is a monumental task for Jimbo Fisher, but following Bowden behind the microphone could be even more difficult. ...more

December 12, 2007

PLANT CITY - Linda Lawson, founder and executive director of the United Food Bank of Plant City, is retiring at the end of the month. ...more

November 20, 2007

ORLANDO - Ten minutes before 9 a.m., the doors opened to Florida's newest Ikea store, and for more than 20 minutes an endless line of shoppers streamed in, some after waiting more than a day or driving for hours. ...more

November 14, 2007

Before joining Palm Harbor Toastmasters Club 8248, Tony Santarsieri says he would have been too nervous to share his passion about the club. ...more

November 12, 2007

The American Legion Post 147 of Odessa will host its annual Veterans Day remembrance ceremony Sunday morning at Keystone Park. ...more

November 10, 2007

Before joining Palm Harbor Toastmasters Club 8248, Tony Santarsieri says he would have been too nervous to share his passion about the club. Toastmasters International, based in Mission Viejo, Calif., is a nonprofit organization designed to help members improve communications and leadership skills. It is known for the public speaking by its members at club meetings. ...more

November 3, 2007

SEBRING — Kids ruled the Heartland Idol stage on Thursday night. About 350 fans, the largest audience yet this year, saw two new 2007 Idol champions crowned. Stacy Jingst, 17, took the teen idol title with a rousing rendition of "God Bless the USA" and 12-year-old Christopher Hawthorne picked up the top Junior Idol spot after singing the Stevie Wonder tune, "Superstition." Judge Rooter Rush told lead-off teen singer Lindsey Varis, 16, that none of the following four finalists could top her perfect score and said he happily anticipated the upcoming attempts. Judges gushed often about quality of entertainment as 10 finalists performed for the huge crowd. ...more

September 29, 2007

Oh, if only I could express the things to be enjoyed about the Heartland Idol competition. Not a person in Highlands or the surrounding counties would be home on the nights the contest is going on. ...more

September 25, 2007