Luke McCown might become Tampa Bay's starting quarterback by default, but as the Bucs' first minicamp begins on Tuesday, there is one thing he wants to prove. He is the best choice. ...more

March 27, 2009

The full moon occurred this morning early at 2:38 a.m., and from my house I could hear the largemouth bass feeding vigorously in its light. ...more

March 11, 2009

The following locations will accept donations of toys, bedding, collars and other comfort items for cats and dogs through mid-January: ...more

December 24, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - If Lake Myrtle Elementary School students had their way, the next president would be a character from a storybook ... maybe someone like Nancy Drew. ...more

November 1, 2008

Editor's note: This is the first of Highlands Today's endorsements for the upcoming election. The Highlands Today Editorial Board interviews candidates and then each board member votes for his or her choice. The candidate with the most votes is endorsed. ...more

October 8, 2008

Henry Wilson Jr. of New Port Richey says County Commission must make tough decision on recycling. ...more

January 29, 2008

Chanele Patton, a 5-foot-9 senior forward at Blake, endured a long, drawn-out coaching search and watched teammates transfer to other schools before the start of the season. But through it all, she remained loyal to Blake and has helped the Yellow Jackets to a 13-5 record while averaging 19 points and eight rebounds per game. ...more

January 17, 2008

Just two months ago, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton of New York appeared to have turned a corner in Iowa. Now, as the race here enters its final month, she is once again fighting to fend off concerns that have dogged her from the start of her campaign in the state. ...more

December 4, 2007

The Florida Legislature was called to special session this past week to deal with several pressing issues. Of immediate concern is the necessity to revisit the language of the proposed Tax Reform Amendment, originally slated to be on the ballot for the Jan. 29, 2008 presidential primary election. A circuit court judge has ruled that the amendment's language is "unconstitutionally vague and confusing." Most voters now concede that the proposed amendment's wording and intention is at best difficult to understand. ...more

October 10, 2007