It's a simple mathematical equation: One man holding a 36-inch sword 6 inches away from another man could equal trouble. ...more

February 6, 2008

When 51-year-old Timothy Jones and his 22-year-old daughter, Tiffany, arrived home Monday evening after shopping they were met by the woman's angry boyfriend who lives with them, according to the report. Justin Paul Gunter, 22, started yelling at Tiffany Smith, and her father told him to "knock it off," the report says. ...more

February 5, 2008

Linda Kegley, owner of LK Artworks Gallery and Graphics, made an good point about getting visitors and even some residents to visit downtown Sebring. She suggested advertising on U.S. 27 to tell people how to find downtown, and also what it has to offer. It sounds simple, but makes a lot of sense. Kegley has stirred the pot recently by offering her marketing experience to bring more life to Sebring's historic downtown. Greater Sebring Chamber of Commerce president Dan Andrews said the chamber can provide those services, so there's no reason to hire someone else. Kegley said fine, as long as someone does it. ...more

January 30, 2008

Less than a year after opening ReptiCenterm, an exotic pet store, teen businessman Nick Isabelle has had to moved to more spacious retail space. ...more

January 28, 2008

SEMINOLE - A car crashed into a bar at 7:45 p.m. Sunday, injuring the driver slightly but not anyone in the pub, according to authorities and the bar owner. ...more

January 7, 2008

Ask just about anyone with an interest in shopping in Highlands County what store they would most want to see open here. The answer, most likely, would be Target. That dream might become a reality, according to a few real estate professionals who have talked to the company. But no deal has been made and it could take years before anything is actually built – if it happens at all. ...more

January 4, 2008

Retail boosters hope to nurture small, start-up businesses in Ybor City to help establish shopping as a cornerstone of the historical district. ...more

December 29, 2007

Tuesday was one of those rush rush days, I hadn't planned on going to Sebring Animal Hospital, but my husband noticed our dog only had one of his daily medications left, so he wanted me to call and make arrangements to get more. I called but rather than telling Van, my husband, I figured I could go by and pick it up myself since Van had a cold. So I fill out a check and into the car I jump already running late. I walk using a crutch so as I bounce out of the car to make a fast trip into the animal hospital, I dropped my purse and I said a few words I shouldn't have. Using the crutch as a prop I bend over and grab the purse. I get the medication, hand the lady the check and make a bee line back to car. ...more

December 17, 2007

A semester's worth of good behavior and academic progress brings students a shot at a shopping extravaganza. "If you put out good, good returns," Jefferson High's principal says. ...more

December 15, 2007

After some 40 years in its current location on Spring Hill Drive, Post 10209 is moving into its new home. ...more

November 24, 2007