The body of a Broward County woman missing for 12 years has been found - at the bottom of a lake about 100 yards from her front door.

An Avon Park woman was thrown from her SUV and killed after the vehicle struck a wild hog, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said.

Some Central Florida families could get a rude awakening from the Navy. Jets carrying live warheads could soon race right over Central Florida.

The Citrus Ridge Decorative Artists chapter of Society of Decorative Painters will meet on Nov.

Sarah Adelt gave her notice of resignation as Avon Park's city manager and accepted a position as city clerk of Frostproof in Polk County.

Published: Friday, November 13, 2009 at 2:39 p.m. Last Modified: Friday, November 13, 2009 at 2:41 p.m. FROSTPROOF A family of seven lost their home in an early morning fire on Friday.

City Manager Sarah Adelt confirmed to the News-Sun Thursday morning that she is stepping down in order to accept a position in Frostproof as city clerk.

Published: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at 12:17 a.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at 1:46 a.m. Gary Wang can define the word stress, use it correctly in a sentence and list synonyms for the word, though he's never experienced stress - at least not when it comes to taking tests.

Published: Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at 7:08 p.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at 7:08 p.m. LAKELAND Theodis Preston, owner of Preston USA, Inc.

Published: Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 9:36 p.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 9:36 p.m. MULBERRY Mulberry voters decided Tuesday to put the future of the city's police services in the hands of the City Commission.

The Frostproof Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual banquet at 6:30 p.m. Nov.

As the number of contestants grows smaller, the Heartland Idol competition stiffens.

Avon Park police say a Frostproof man suffered a severe foot injury and was flown to Tampa General Hospital Friday after his vehicle collided with a tree.

Suspicious activity before a house fire Friday night has prompted the State Fire Marshall to suspect arson.

The Frostproof Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual banquet at 6:30 p.m. Nov, 17, at the Ramon Theater.

Published: Monday, October 26, 2009 at 11:25 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, October 26, 2009 at 12:11 p.m. FROSTPROOF A Frostproof family is safe, but their home is in ruins this morning after a fire woke them from their sleep.

The Frostproof Rotary Club has given dictionaries to all fifth-graders at Babson Park Elementary School.

The Babson Park Women's Club will host the Harvest Moon Dance on Saturday, from 7 to 11 p.m. There will be live music by Station 6 as well as old rock 'n' roll dance music.

Published: Monday, October 19, 2009 at 10:12 p.m. Last Modified: Monday, October 19, 2009 at 10:12 p.m. LAKELAND Mother Nature appears to be confused.

Published: Friday, October 16, 2009 at 10:49 p.m. Last Modified: Friday, October 16, 2009 at 10:49 p.m. The fall festivals are in full swing, and many other entertainment events will compete for your attention this weekend.