About a month ago, Best Buy Co. told customers they could start bringing back old electronics to the nearest store for recycling. ...more

March 23, 2009

Best Buy is among a growing club of retail stores offering to take back old products, partly for good publicity, partly to drive more foot traffic into stores in a down economy. Some stores even offer gift cards and perks for customers who bring in old stuff. ...more

March 19, 2009

A 22-year-old Brandon man is accused of stealing computers and other electronics since August from three construction sites, several vehicles and a townhome development, records show. ...more

October 10, 2008

My computer screen has a minty scent. With a white tissue dampened with Spring Mint private label mouthwash from Walgreens, I've removed smudges and dust. As a screen cleaner, mouthwash is a bargain. Based on a price of just $2 for 42 ounces - slightly less than 5 cents an ounce - it cost me less than a penny to clean my computer screen. That trick works best on glass screens and is not recommended for computer monitors that use LCDs. ...more

September 25, 2008

Rebuilding Together of Highlands County will hold a sale at its Avon Park warehouse, 2470 N. Azalea Drive, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Aug. 16 that will feature a variety of items donated by people whose homes have been rehabilitated by the volunteer organization. ...more

August 12, 2008

NEW PORT RICHEY -- The eyes have it, thanks to advances in cataract surgery. People can see clearly now, near, far and everything in between with a new brand of lens implants that flexes along with the muscles of the eye, according to Dr. Carey T. Rowan, a cataract and laser surgeon. ...more

July 2, 2008

With an electric bill expected to top $40 million this year, the Hillsborough County School District has turned to a team of five men and a few posses of students. ...more

December 25, 2007