Fowler White Boggs Banker, one of the larger Tampa-based law firms, will break off one of its legal practice groups into a separate firm this autumn, according to its senior partner. ...more

August 14, 2008

University Plaza shopping center, home to a new Office Depot and Aldi supermarket, could be home to a new Walgreens drugstore, as well. ...more

August 13, 2008

South Florida Community College will offer a 40-hour Basic Security Guard Certification course, Sept. 8-23, at the SFCC Public Service Academy on the Highlands campus. Class meets four nights per week, Monday through Thursday, 6-10 p.m. ...more

August 5, 2008

The art of alligator hunting will be discussed at a training seminar from 1 to 4 p.m. today at the Florida State Fairgrounds. ...more

August 2, 2008

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles H. Bronson announced that nominations are being accepted for the 2008 Woman of the Year in Agriculture award. The award, now in its 24nd year, recognizes women who have made outstanding contributions to Florida agriculture. ...more

July 20, 2008

Disappointed gator hunters prevented from getting a permit this week by a balky computer will have a second chance when the state opens another round of applications on June 17. ...more

June 5, 2008

A plastic surgeon who replaced the fingerprints of a man involved in a drug ring with skin from the bottom of his feet was sentenced Wednesday to 18 months in prison. ...more

February 14, 2008

SEBRING — The deadline to raise $10,000 to help Ugandan children is approaching with a group of about 20 Sebring High freshmen feeling optimistic about their effort to help the oppressed students of Africa. If the school reaches the $10,000 goal by Feb. 1, the School for Schools program will send four Sebring High students and a teacher to Washington, D.C., to meet a Ugandan representative. With about $7,000 collected thus far through various fundraisers, about $3,000 is needed to reach the goal. ...more

January 26, 2008

WEEKI WACHEE - It's just about official: the mermaids soon will be state employees. ...more

January 25, 2008

TAMPA - Police do not suspect foul play in the death of a woman whose decomposed body was found in a vacant house near Ybor City on Wednesday. ...more

December 20, 2007