They show up with tales of abuse and neglect, loss and financial hardships. ...more

December 22, 2007

Santa and his helpers took time from their busy schedule to stop at the Home Depot store in New Port Richey recently to deliver presents and smiles to West Pasco children in need. ...more

December 19, 2007

Officials are attributing an 80 percent increase in deaths from child abuse and neglect in Florida last year mainly to changes in reporting criteria including the addition of drowning victims. ...more

December 16, 2007

SEBRING – Getting six veterinarians, representing each of the six small-animal veterinary practices in Highlands County, together in one room for a meeting doesn't sound like a big deal. That is, until you hear Dr. Mark Griffin, of Lake Forest Veterinary Clinic in Avon Park, explain that he had never heard of such a meeting ever being held in Highlands County. "This is a monumental day," Griffin said shortly after 11 a.m. Wednesday, as he and five other veterinarians wrapped up a two-hour meeting at the Highlands County Government Center. ...more

December 10, 2007