Monday morning's meeting of the Highlands County Homeowners Association will feature speeches by and question-answer sessions for four candidates running for countywide offices, plus information on how to set up an emergency preparedness plan. ...more

September 7, 2008

Patricia Austin's friends affectionately call her "Lady Pitbull." "I guess that's because once I grab hold of something, I don't let go," said Austin, a lifelong Avon Park resident. "I was brought up to stand up and fight for what you believe in. ...more

September 1, 2008

Richie Dellasso has had it up to here with the property across the street from his house. ...more

August 22, 2008

Code Enforcement officials have more cash to tackle the overgrown lawns of vacant homes, but they have a request for frustrated neighbors: Be patient. ...more

August 22, 2008

We live in a gated community and are governed by traditional HOA rules and bylaws. ...more

August 21, 2008

TAMPA - A city report says brick walls at the former Gary Adult High School are unstable and in danger of falling but adds that steps can be taken to shore up the historical building. ...more

August 7, 2008

Fifty LaMancha goats, large and small, old and young, are enjoying lush green grass and once-a-day treats out of a feed bag. ...more

August 7, 2008

TAMPA - The 50 LaMancha goats, large and small, old and young, are enjoying the full spa treatment these days. They are living large because of all the lush green grass and the once-a-day treats out of a feed bag. ...more

August 6, 2008

Although gas prices have come down a bit in the last week, the news continues to be depressing. ...more

August 4, 2008

The city council vented its frustrations Thursday at the partial collapse of the landmark former Gary Adult High School building, laying at least some blame on the Hillsborough County School District, which sold the vacant property to a developer. ...more

August 1, 2008