Assuming all goes as planned, the Towne Square Shopping Center, located at 1550 Lakeview Drive, in downtown Sebring, could get an entirely new look and hopefully some new tenants - maybe even a food market. ...more

January 28, 2009

The price of gas varied widely in Highlands County Sunday afternoon. Where you pulled over to fill the tank showed just how much effect Tropical Storm Ike and the oil companies had on your pocketbook. ...more

September 15, 2008

The price of gas varied widely in Highlands County Sunday afternoon. Where you pulled over to fill the tank showed just how much effect Tropical Storm Ike and the oil companies had on your pocketbook. The sign towering above the Citgo station at U.S. 98 and U.S. 27 listed unleaded gasoline for sale at almost $4.80 cents a gallon, while just a couple of miles away, the Citgo and Stop 'n Shop Food Stores, at U.S. 27 and Golfview Road, cost less than $3.70 a gallon. ...more

September 14, 2008

In contrast to the continual bantering of citizens with complaints, I want to share a recent experience that significantly bolsters my pride in our community and local college. ...more

August 13, 2008

What better time to talk about this fantastic country than during its celebration of independence? The Fourth of July is more than a mere holiday; it is a celebration of our freedom. If Las Vegas had been around at that time, we would have had odds of about 10,000 to 1 of winning. We were facing the most powerful country in the world - the English Empire. How could we possibly win? ...more

July 12, 2008

What better time to talk about this fantastic country than during its celebration of independence? ...more

July 11, 2008

Americans are drinking more and better wine and love a dependable bargain bottle, which is increasingly easier to find. ...more

January 9, 2008

A Florida Chinese restaurant chain is suing chicken giant Perdue Farms alleging the company stole its General Tso's and bourbon chicken recipes. ...more

September 13, 2007