County offices, City Hall closed Friday Hernando County government offices and Brooksville City Hall will be closed Friday in observance of the New Year's holiday. ...more

December 31, 2009

We tend to live lives that are never satisfied. We lie, cheat, blame, complain. We hurt the ones we say we love, and we hurt ourselves. We spend an incredible amount of time in other people's business, and then we judge them and spend even more time talking about them. We continue searching for that person, place or thing to make us happy when we should probably be searching within. None of us are promised tomorrow, and our lives can change in a split second. Embrace each day without regret, and here's to a happy and healthy new year. ...more

December 31, 2009

Driving and drinking don't mix, but walking home drunk after a New Year's Eve party can be dangerous, too. ...more

December 31, 2009

Terry Martinez first decked the halls of his home 34 years ago. "I always said that when I got my own house, I would decorate all of it for Christmas," Martinez said. "Even in that first year, people started walking around my yard." ...more

December 30, 2009

As the weather cools and the new year approaches, there are still plenty of reasons for visitors to spend some time checking out Weeki Wachee Springs State Park. The park, which is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday through Sunday at this time of year, is a great place to see manatees up close and personal. The springs are a popular destination for the animals in the winter. Manatees like to get away from the cooler air and take a dip in the water that remains at 72 degrees. ...more

December 30, 2009

New Year's dance to support youth football PLANT CITY - A dance to support a youth football program will be 8 p.m. to midnight Friday at Glover School Auditorium, 5104 Horton Road. ...more

December 30, 2009

Like most people, Grace Eickelman of Sun City Center makes a New Year's resolution each year. ...more

December 30, 2009

Celebrate the New Year with a new look at the art scene in Ybor City. It's true that some art venues are gone, but new ones have taken root. Come and find them during the monthly ArtWalk from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday. ...more

December 30, 2009

The first Gallery Walk of 2010 is from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 8 in downtown Sebring. ...more

December 30, 2009

Garbage pickup in the city of Avon Park over the New Year's period will be as follows: Usual pickup for Thursday, Dec. 31 will be on Wednesday, Dec. 30. Usual pickup for Friday, Jan. 1 will be on Thursday, Dec. 31. All other pickups remain the same. ...more

December 29, 2009