It doesn't have the fast pace of a NASCAR race or the drama of a marathon. But who needs all that when you've got a horse? ...more

October 25, 2009

My family and I would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Sebring Animal Hospital. One of our dogs, Little Girl, hurt her leg to the point where she ripped through her Achilles tendon. Dr. Larry Jernigan and all the ladies at his office were so kind and understanding with our situation, that they took Little Girl under their wings and watched over her and nursed her for 38 days. Dr. Larry was so concerned that he decided to keep her there with them so that they could tend to the wound and take care of her dressing so she would heal properly without the risk of infection or more damage. We picked up Little Girl on a Saturday, but unfortunately her tendon did not adhere like we were praying. She lost the use of her hind leg, but she is doing good with her other three. ...more

December 19, 2008

Some of the children could barely smile or lift their small limbs to accept their gifts. ...more

September 3, 2008

Growing up in Plant City, James and Blake Emory were surrounded by walls that doubled as art. ...more

February 14, 2008

After reading the Jan. 5 article "Foreclosure Threat" by Lily Oliva of Sebring, where it was explained how cheap foreign labor was driving them out of the dry wall finishing business, I would like to make the following comments. It was never stated if the Hispanics that were sleeping 15 to a room were illegals or not. And due to the fact that no law enforcement units in Highlands County have received 287-G (ICE) training, which would allow them to enforce the existing laws that make it a crime to hire an illegal alien, we will never know. ...more

January 9, 2008

TAMPA - Instead of letting police pull him over, Kevin M. Griffin drove his motorcycle recklessly and fast late Tuesday in the Ybor City area, turning onto trolley tracks while trying to flee, police say. ...more

December 19, 2007