The Obama administration is open to discussions with Iran over its nuclear ambitions despite protests questioning the legitimacy of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's re-election, U.S. officials said Sunday. ...more

June 29, 2009

A bill being considered in the Florida Legislature would do away with the state's growth management agency, the Florida Department of Community Affairs. The result of the debate will determine how Florida manages future development. ...more

March 22, 2009

Heated e-mails were exchanged this weekend between the critics and author of a plan designed to boost Hernando County's economy. ...more

March 2, 2009

Kathryn Bylsma was always too engrossed in working with her students to pay much attention to the whole Teacher of the Year process. ...more

January 25, 2009

In an era of double-digit utility rate hikes, Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative customers might rest a little easier knowing they won't be zapped with a double-digit hike next year. ...more

November 14, 2008

There is very little as annoying to and adult as being hectored by a know-it-all child, such a your young columnist James Hibbs. ...more

September 13, 2008

I am glad that Mr. and Mrs. Crail had a happy outcome to their encounter with Spring Hill Fire Department. They are truly a professional group when they arrive and will promptly deal with the situation. ...more

September 11, 2008

The new executive director of the Highlands County Industrial Development Authority/Economic Development Commission will need to have a bachelor's degree, some certifications and supervisory experience. ...more

August 31, 2008

Better Things To Do Regarding "He Said, He Said" (front page, Feb. 14): God help us. This country is fighting wars in two places in the world. The national debt is at an all-time high. We are told a recession is looming. Homes are being foreclosed on, and the economy is in the tank. ...more

February 16, 2008

To start off the new year, the Central Florida largemouth bass angler better dig deep into his closet and put on his Canadian thermo-wear. The first major cold front of the year and winter season arrived Tuesday and does change the approach anglers will need to use to set the hook on a decent catch. Time and patience is needed in order to entice bass under the current conditions. The best times of the day to get out on the lake is from sun-up to 2 p.m., with the peak period being from noon to 1 p.m. ...more

January 3, 2008