Lakeland lawyer D. Burke Kibler III was a believer in growth, whether it was expanding the Holland & Knight law firm or ensuring young lawyers received the proper experience and seasoning. ...more

December 15, 2009

The cremated remains of a decorated World War II veteran and his wife will be interred Wednesday at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, nearly three weeks after they were found at an illegal dump site. ...more

December 15, 2009

Breads, cakes and pastries prepared daily are the recipe for success at Housewife Bake Shop, a family business celebrating a half-century at the same Central Tampa location. ...more

December 14, 2009

Eight of the most elegant and historic houses in the city will be open for viewing today, Saturday, Dec. 12, as part of the Tarpon Springs Historical Society's annual Tour of Homes. ...more

December 12, 2009

Imagine for a moment President Harry Truman addressing cadets at West Point on his strategy for finishing World War II: ...more

December 9, 2009

This is dedicated to "all" veterans who have first hand seen and know the tremendous cost of freedom we have paid in all of our wars for the cost of freedom. Sixty-eight years ago on the morning of Dec. 7, the sky over Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, was filled with Japanese planes. When the last wave of attacking aircraft rejoined the Japanese fleet, there were 2,395 military, including 54 civilians killed and 1,158 wounded, including the military and 35 civilians. ...more

December 7, 2009

George Grimes went to flight school with President George H.W. Bush. ...more

December 6, 2009

When I was a child I remember my parents singing together and singing to me. Because of that, I know a whole repertoire of songs that were popular way before my time. ...more

December 6, 2009

"Yesterday, December 7, 1941 - a date which will live in infamy - the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan." ...more

December 5, 2009

Dec. 5, 2009 ...more

December 5, 2009