Even a $7 billion industry can't shrug off a new economic order. The nation's harsh economic environment served as a grim backdrop for NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell's state-of-the-league address Friday, two days before the Pittsburgh Steelers and Arizona Cardinals meet in the Super Bowl at Raymond James Stadium. ...more

January 30, 2009

The debut of Dyson Racing's two new Mazda-powered Lola B09/86 coupes at the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring on March 21 will feature the strength of continuity behind the wheel. ...more

January 23, 2009

We as citizens of Highlands County are fortunate to have a candidate with Ron Grimming's formidable law enforcement experience, trustworthiness and high moral ethics wanting to serve the needs of this county. He has a proven track record that will enable him to drastically improve community safety, put more deputies on patrol, greatly reduce law enforcement cost to taxpayers and safeguard evidence to ensure effective prosecutions. Ron's calm reserve and even-handed approach to problems are essential in treating all citizens fairly and with upmost respect. There will be no late evening confrontations with county commissioners, store mangers or anyone else. ...more

October 18, 2008

The coming years will, perhaps, be the most difficult in Highlands County government history. Major cuts loom for next year's budget, if projections are accurate, and we believe they are. Deciding where those cuts come from and how to protect essential services vital to the county will require strong leadership, good judgment and an inherent understanding of the direction our county needs to go. ...more

October 10, 2008