The CARES Zephyrhills Center is holding an auction and benefit, "A Bid for Our Success," from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Zephyr Palms Event Center, 4645 Airport Road. ...more

May 13, 2008

LARGO -- A Largo woman was arrested Wednesday afternoon on charges she used a dead person's identity to get electricity at several residences. ...more

February 15, 2008

For some time, Michael Jackson and his children have lived at the Palms resort here while he records a new album in its studio. ...more

February 10, 2008

A recent article in The Hunstville Times told of the death of two women who lived together. They were mother and daughter. One was age 63. She was the caregiver for her 89-year-old mother who had Alzheimer's disease. The daughter apparently died from a heart attack in their home - unbeknown to neighbors or friends. Subsequently, her mother starved to death. Like us, you're probably asking, " How could that have happened? Didn't anyone ever check on them?" But think about it. How easily could that happen in your neighborhood? Might we sometimes be confused between what is interfering and what is caring? Either way, interfering or caring could have saved one or perhaps two lives. If the caregiver had had a buddy who called every morning and evening, things may have ended differently. Our mom and a friend had a daily phone system worked out between them. Their agreement and friendship greatly eased our concerns – especially when we were traveling and couldn't always check on her ourselves. ...more

January 25, 2008

"911, what is your emergency?" "I need an ambulance. My mother just called and I think my dad is having a heart attack!" ...more

January 24, 2008

Pregnancy is one of the most joyous times in a woman's life. Add prenatal yoga to the mix, and the experience can become even more intense. ...more

December 21, 2007

As the head trainer at Tim Gardner's Body*Tech Fitness Emporium, Ken Baker takes an integrated approach to his specialty — weight loss. He keeps clients moving during the entire session by incorporating cardio moves between weight-lifting sets. It's perfect for toning and dropping body fat. Although weight loss is his specialty, he also focuses on increasing muscle mass, focusing on sports-specific training, and incorporating power and plyometric training. ...more

December 7, 2007

A homeowner shot and killed a dog that broke through the fence and attacked his pet on Monday night, police said. ...more

October 22, 2007

LAKELAND - It looks innocent enough, just another storefront in a busy south Lakeland strip mall, nestled right between "Nail Boutique" and "Lynn's Fish 'n Pets." But Polk County Sheriff's Office vice detectives say The Palms Redemption Arcade has been operating as an illegal gambling house full of video slot machines since it opened about two months ago. This afternoon, they arrested the owner of the business, Janet Bruggeman, 55, and her husband Joseph, 52. ...more

October 22, 2007

Pregnancy can be one of the most exciting times in a woman's life. Add prenatal yoga to the mix, and the experience can become a time of pure joy. Breath work weaved into stretching and meditation is what makes yoga the perfect preparation for childbirth. Stretching and strengthening muscles prepare for the hard work of labor. And yoga offers a wonderful way for moms-to-be to connect with their unborn child. "Your body is changing so rapidly, and yoga can help you change more gracefully. It can help you be more present with your breath, body and growing baby," says Lisa Wilson, instructor at Yogani Studios in south Tampa. "Your intuition is stronger during pregnancy than at any other time in your life. Be guided by your comfort while practicing." ...more

October 18, 2007