I have lived in Highlands County for more than 37 years and have watched with enthusiasm and excitement as many friends, co-workers and now our children, have the opportunity to seek quality education in our community. South Florida Community College has advanced in many more ways than we ever dreamed and the presence of both the past president Dr. Cornelius and the current president Dr. Stephens has brought a great quality of learning and opportunity. It was with great disappointment that I read a letter to the editor from Mr. Jerry Dejonge spewing disparaging remarks about our sheriff. He is the criminal justice representative for the college, and what is most disturbing is that my son is currently enrolled in the law enforcement academy. ...more

October 9, 2008

The terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, changed America on so many levels it can be difficult to get a grip on the day's significance. ...more

September 11, 2008

Thinking his home was being invaded by a desperate escapee from Citrus County Jail, a 63-year-old Beverly Hills man squeezed off a shot from his .38 Special early Sunday morning at a bushy haired figure next to his backyard pool. ...more

January 17, 2008