On Nov. 11, we attended a Veterans Day remembrance at the Lake Placid Christian School on Interlake Boulevard. We thank Headmaster Dennis Griffin and the faculty for letting us attend. We were impressed with the students and the ceremony, all the students and faculty gathered around the flag pole. The flag was raised by two students. The Pledge of Allegiance with proper salute was recited by all. Rev. DeHart lead us in prayer and gave a little talk on a friend of his who was in the war. One of the students gave a speech on what Veterans Day means to us and how we should honor our veterans. It was a very simple and meaningful ceremony. It was our privilege and pleasure to see and hear the youth of today remember this Veterans Day. Also in attendance was Charles Krueger, past commander, and Suzanne Krueger, patriotic instructor from the VFW 3880 in Lake Placid. ...more

November 16, 2009

There are three reasons Oct. 14 is such a significant date in the military career of World War II veteran Ted Biever. ...more

November 12, 2009

These are among events in the area planned for Veterans Day: UNIVERSITY HONORS: Everyone is invited to Saint Leo University's observance of Veterans Day at 11 a.m. today at the main campus, 33701 S.R. 52. ...more

November 11, 2009

They feel that the U.S. Department of Labor has reneged on promises to provide them benefits, but as the national anthem played, these "Cold War Patriots" placed their hands over their hearts. ...more

October 31, 2009

The back-and-forth between fire commissioners began seconds after the Pledge of Allegiance. ...more

October 30, 2009

Marion County students will be required to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance, a decision announced after district officials decided against altering guidelines listed in the student code of conduct. ...more

April 14, 2009

Contributors at the Friends of Scouting dinner proved to be more loyal than thrifty as the event collected more than $38,000 to benefit Boy Scout troops in the Plant City area. ...more

March 4, 2009

A former assistant principal in Tampa who was accused of embezzling thousands from a school district account has lost her teaching certificate permanently, according to action taken this week by a state commission. ...more

February 28, 2009

A former assistant principal in Tampa who was accused of embezzling thousands from a school district account has lost her teaching certificate permanently, according to action taken today by a state commission. ...more

February 26, 2009

President Barack Obama had been commander in chief for four days on Jan. 23, so he may have thought his inaugural ceremonies were over. But the students at Reddick Elementary School had other plans, and they came out in force to show it. ...more

February 4, 2009