Lakeland police have arrested a man they say was involved in a home improvement scam that targeted residents of a retirement community. ...more

October 13, 2008

For those who know when these popular annual events roll around, we salute your memory. For those who don't, here's the list OCTOBER The Apple Festival SEBRING The Palms of Sebring retirement community will hold its 12th annual Apple Festival Oct. 2, 3, and 4 in a different location this year. Due to renovations at the Palms of Sebring, this year's event will at Blough Hall at the Church of the Brethren, which is across the street from the Palms of Sebring, on the corner of Oak Avenue and South Pine Street. The entrance for this event is on Oak Avenue. ...more

September 27, 2008

THE VILLAGES, Fla. (AP) -- Sarah Palin played it safe Sunday on her first trip as John McCain's running mate to the battleground state of Florida. ...more

September 21, 2008

Suddenly, the race for Florida is red hot. Last week's devastating economic news, hitting harder here than most states, has helped make Florida the front line of the presidential war. ...more

September 21, 2008

Sunday's on-again, off-again visit of Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin to The Villages, a large retirement community northwest of Orlando, is back on, and open to the public. ...more

September 19, 2008

Western wear, simple skirts and blouses, evening clothes and matching accessories highlighted a fashion show for the thrifty shoppers. ...more

August 20, 2008

While the first phase of University Mall renovations is under way, plans are being considered for the second phase, which could include demolishing and rebuilding part of the 34-year-old shopping complex. ...more

August 20, 2008

State Sen. Victor Crist sees a change coming to the University Area as North 22nd Street is widened and residential and commercial buildings are constructed. ...more

August 20, 2008

Betty Skelton Erde is 82 and lives in a retirement community where many are content to putter about in golf carts. Not Erde: She drives a blazing red Corvette to match her red hair and really means it when she says, "I like fast cars." ...more

August 14, 2008

Everyday Blessings sits on 72 acres off of U.S. 301 in Thonotosassa, taking care of children and finding places for those hurt by abuse and neglect. The heart and soul of the operation is Sister Claire LeBoeuf. ...more

August 13, 2008