It looks like more H1N1 swine flu vaccine is making it's way to our neck of the woods. As is always the case, some people are refusing to take it, saying there are side effects and that it's not necessary. This vaccine is no more dangerous than any other flu vaccine, and getting it can protect individuals, family members, neighbors and coworkers. For that reason, we hope people use good sense and get the vaccine. ...more

November 13, 2009

Commissioners unanimously reversed a decision to repeal a nearly 30-year-old ordinance banning private wells in the city. ...more

October 29, 2009

Planning and zoning commissioners voted 4-1 Monday to approve a Miami developer's request to reestablish a master plan to build "workforce" apartments along Fort Dade Avenue in Brooksville. ...more

January 13, 2009

Would be geared for 'workforce.' ...more

January 12, 2009

Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008, is a date that will live in fame (the opposite of infamy) forever. If the election of our first African-American president didn't stir you, if it didn't leave you teary-eyed and proud of your country, there's something wrong with you. ...more

November 9, 2008

Where does the Police Benevolent Association get off mailing out inflammatory political flyers? Most people in Highlands County have the good sense to know what a good sheriff we already have. My question is, how do they have the nerve to solicit donations and then use them for political purposes? If this is their agenda, they should never receive a penny more. ...more

October 23, 2008

Linda Rains of Trinity can't believe John McCain wants Gov. Sarah Palin a heartbeat away from the Oval Office. ...more

September 24, 2008

Braves pitcher Tom Glavine said he is just a little sore after having season-ending elbow surgery last week, and he is unsure whether he'll pitch next season. ...more

August 27, 2008

Back in 2000, Charlie Crist and George Sheldon slugged it out in a race for Florida's education commissioner. But both men being the type to let bygones be bygones, Sheldon now serves as the governor's interim secretary for the Department of Children and Families. ...more

August 23, 2008

When the cash cow of ever-increasing property values stuffed county coffers like the California Gold Rush, top-level county administrators and department mangers bathed in the excess with double-digit pay hikes and out-of-control spending. ...more

July 27, 2008