The Rays' hopes of avoiding salary arbitration with two of their players got good news and bad news Wednesday. ...more

February 5, 2009

Countryside Montessori Elementary officials are hoping the Green Schoolyard Project will help students gain a better appreciation for the differences they can make in the local environment. ...more

February 4, 2009

Twelve year old Amanda Poyot has been singing since she could talk. ...more

February 3, 2009

Even though it's a buyer's market, first-time home buyers' choices often are limited. Harbour Isles, in Apollo Beach, is not only affordable for first-time buyers, but it's in a great location and has an abundance of amenities, says Cara Kane, regional public relations director with KB Home. ...more

January 25, 2009

Family Of Man First David Caton said it was a "sad day" because an AARP publication had an advertisement about a product that would help seniors enjoy better sex (Local News, Jan. 21). The next day I saw his photograph in a Tribune article about domestic partner benefits for the county. ...more

January 24, 2009

Fiat and Chrysler said Tuesday they have agreed to form a strategic alliance that would give the Italian auto empire a 35 percent stake in the troubled U.S. carmaker and eventually could give it full control. ...more

January 21, 2009

A company offering a free card for discount prices on prescription drugs is asking the Highlands County commissioners to participate at no cost in the company's marketing plan. ...more

January 19, 2009

It may be a buyer's market but uncertainty about the economy is making some people defer their dream of home ownership. Lennar wants to help reassure those people. ...more

January 18, 2009

While some home builders were focused on constructing high-end homes during the recent boom years, Adams Homes concentrated on providing more affordable homes, says Roxanne Darby, division manager. ...more

January 16, 2009

PLANT CITY The long-awaited Aldi discount grocery opens Saturday at 3021 James L. Redman Parkway. ...more

January 14, 2009