The Sebring High School Varsity Co-Ed cheerleaders advanced to the final round of the National High School Cheerleading Championship, the most prestigious cheerleading contest in the country. They placed ninth in the nation, against 17 other top squads from across the country. ...more

March 11, 2009

At a time when the federal government is facing a massive deficit, Florida's Eglin Air Force Base proposes tapping the state's lucrative tourism market to help generate funds. It's an interesting proposition, but one that's off base. ...more

March 9, 2009

Walt Disney World Resort has announced a series of new attractions and events for the summer season, including a return to "treehouse lodging" at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa and a tethered balloon that lifts 30 guests 300 feet over Downtown Disney. ...more

March 6, 2009

Walt Disney World will present its 16th annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival from March 18-May 31. ...more

March 2, 2009

"Handle with Care," by Jodi Picoult (Atria Books, $28) ...more

March 1, 2009

State Farm won't be the last property insurer to pull up stakes in Florida if insurance companies aren't allowed to charge their customers higher rates, industry experts said Tuesday. ...more

February 25, 2009

State Farm won't be the last property insurer to pull up stakes in Florida if insurance companies aren't allowed to charge their customers higher rates, industry experts said Tuesday. ...more

February 24, 2009

State Farm's plan to drop 1.2 million policyholders in Florida will dominate discussions at a two-day summit on property insurance beginning Tuesday in Orlando. ...more

February 24, 2009

State Farm's plan to drop 1.2 million policyholders in Florida will dominate discussions at a two-day summit on property insurance beginning Tuesday in Orlando. ...more

February 23, 2009

If you've long put off your kids' entreaties to take them on a Disney vacation because of an aversion to long lines, high prices and throngs of mouse-eared fans, you may soon be running out of excuses. ...more

February 22, 2009