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'And Bees Will Blot Out The Sun'

If you're allergic to bee stings, you probably know how dangerous even a mild-mannered honey bee can be. But if a sting just means a little pinch and some swelling, you still should watch your step in some parts of the United States.

State Wants Bee Regulations, Not Local Ordinances

Florida may soon tell local governments that they can no longer place restrictions on beekeepers. Local ordinances have cropped up as the number of beekeepers has tripled, and industry experts say local ordinances are actually putting local residents at risk of dangerous bee stings.

Community Calendar: Events in Southwest Michigan for the week of Feb. 12

Valentine's Day skate, Allegan Library Lego Club meeting among events on tap for this week.

The Grey: Colorless action tale

Stars: ** by Matt Brunson THE GREY DIRECTED BY Joe Carnahan… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]

Selected factoids from the 2011 Country Music Critics' poll

Data mining by Geoffrey Himes Blake Shelton outdid his wife Miranda Lambert on Billboard's 2011 charts. He enjoyed three No. 1 country singles ("Who Are You When I'm Not Looking,"… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]