A Tampa mattress manufacturing company said today it plans to open a plant that officials said eventually will create 300 jobs in Oklahoma. ...more

February 13, 2009

Three years ago, most real estate agents didn't know what a "short sale" was, said Steve Moran, an agent and partner with Keller Williams Realty in Valrico. ...more

February 11, 2009

School Superintendent Wayne Alexander has tendered his resignation, citing the need to return to Connecticut to be with his family. ...more

February 5, 2009

The Highlands County recycling bins that had been on Museum Avenue, between the library and the police station, have been moved to the Durrah Martin Sports Complex. ...more

February 5, 2009

Here's the situation: A man with a known criminal past - let's call him Joe - heads over to the impound yard to retrieve something from his truck. ...more

February 1, 2009

Moon Lake Elementary School is in the market for a principal - again. ...more

January 22, 2009

A house fire that engulfed the home of Trent Lampkin's great-uncle not only took the elderly Anthony Stevens' life but also left Lampkin and his family homeless. ...more

January 22, 2009

If you've never heard of My Safe Florida Home, the state's free hurricane inspection program, chances are you soon will. ...more

January 19, 2009

A man accused of throwing hot water on a woman and dangling her over a fire was arrested Sunday afternoon on aggravated assault charges, according to a criminal arrest affidavit. ...more

January 11, 2009

A team of volunteer therapists is taking over the care of an 18-year-old woman who survived being raped and beaten nearly to death at the Bloomingdale Regional Library last April. ...more

January 10, 2009