Be honest. Ever catch yourself in a fit of excitement, pumping your fist or swaying back and forth to the music in your head after a major accomplishment? ...more

January 29, 2009

Michael Mizok Jr. of Holiday says Florida is a natural place for solar energy-generating farms. The people planning to buy electric cars will need them. ...more

January 24, 2009

Every parent, grandparent and every adult should be up in arms at our county for the planned cuts in the amount of teachers for our middle and high schools. ...more

December 27, 2008

Trial was delayed yet again Wednesday for two suspects charged with attempted first-degree murder. ...more

December 4, 2008

Trial was delayed yet again Wednesday for two suspects charged with attempted first-degree murder in connection with the severe beating of a man known as "The Walker." ...more

December 4, 2008

The School Board of Highlands County continues to ponder the issues of student safety, the need for new classrooms and tough budget times as it grapples with construction plans for new classrooms at the Lake Placid middle and high schools. ...more

November 25, 2008

If only we could be a fly on the wall when our enemies are plotting to attack us. Better yet, what if that fly could record voices, transmit video and even fire tiny weapons? ...more

November 23, 2008

The plot thickens in the ongoing drama that centers on whether Wal-Mart can construct a Supercenter along U.S. 19, north of Tarpon Avenue, abutting the Anclote River. ...more

October 25, 2008

The plot thickens in the ongoing drama that centers on whether Wal-Mart can construct a SuperCenter along U.S. 19, north of Tarpon Avenue, abutting the Anclote River. ...more

October 22, 2008

City Council approved a first reading of an ordinance at its Oct. 7 meeting that would pave the way to the development of a 27.7-acre site into an upscale apartment complex. ...more

October 18, 2008