This letter is in reference to the accident on Sparrow Avenue leaving Lakeshore Mall, after closing. I am the mom of the 17-year-old who had the accident on July 31, along with the four teenage friends he had riding with him. They were leaving the mall and ended up in a bad accident with his GMC Jimmy flipping upside down. ...more

August 8, 2009

U R 2GTBT For those unfamiliar with the language of texting, that little ditty (you are too good to be true) may be among the most passed back and forth this Valentine's Day, as electronic love notes inch toward taking the place of poetry on restaurant napkins and amorous letters from distant lovers. ...more

February 12, 2009

For those unfamiliar with the language of texting, that little ditty (you are too good to be true) may be among the most passed back and forth this Valentines Day, as electronic love notes inch toward taking the place of poetry on restaurant napkins and amorous letters from distant lovers. ...more

February 11, 2009

William Spruth of New Port Richey imagines President George W. Bush's arrival at the gates of Heaven. ...more

November 29, 2008

Red Sox DH David Ortiz observed after his team's victory Friday night that the Rays didn't have the same confident look they had during the regular season. ...more

October 12, 2008

To Highlands County citizens: I want to express my sincere heartfelt gratitude for your continued support of me as your property appraiser. I am honored and humbled each day to have the opportunity to serve the residents of our county in this capacity. ...more

September 20, 2008

A 79-year-old nun was sentenced Friday to one year in a county jail for sexually abusing two teens when she was their principal four decades ago. ...more

February 2, 2008

Since my father-in-law started this business back in 1959, there has been many a letter from our customers thanking us for quality service, friendly staff, and for being honest with them. Each and every one of these letters we have treasured. Well, the tables have been turned on us this month. Now it is my turn to say thank you. Recently Charles, owner of Cooper and Son Inc., had to have quadruple bypass surgery in Orlando. It was totally unexpected for all of us, especially Charles. We had expected a stent but not a major "overhaul" on his system. To make matters worse, after returning home from a near perfect operation, complications set in and we were faced with another stay in the hospital locally. ...more

October 27, 2007

Just when you think everyone's out to get the other guy or out for himself, along comes National Thank You Day. And the stories pour forth. ...more

September 23, 2007