Well, it's hurricane season again. In 2003 we were devastated by our losses as were many in this area. But the real problem that concerns me at this time is the aftermath. ...more

June 27, 2009

The Bucs took the field for their first minicamp workout late this morning, and linebacker Barrett Ruud was among those participating in the early drills. ...more

June 16, 2009

If work is piling up at the office or you expect a cold snap anytime soon, Tampa International Airport's annual auction of abandoned property has just what you need – a snow shovel. ...more

May 2, 2009

There are plenty of bean counters in New York City, but one Manhattan resident is an exceptional bean-guesser. ...more

April 10, 2009

On the eve of Arizona State's first NCAA Tournament game since 2003, James Harden had teammates laughing when he teased point guard Derek Glasser about being reluctant to shoot. ...more

March 21, 2009

We all know current economic times are stressful; there is a significant lack of funds coming into our state and local government. Our schools are suffering losses in income. I have read reports that Highlands County will need to operate with at least 30 less teachers next year. My basic question is, can we continue to offer quality education to our students with 30 fewer teachers? ...more

March 19, 2009

I do not understand why we have to resort to calling 911 when our neighbors are disturbing others in the building. I understand it when the disturbance occurs during the night; I had to call the police at 1 a.m. on a few occasions. ...more

March 15, 2009

Well folks, if you were non-believers before March 7, surely you have been converted. I'm referring to the front page of this paper on the above mentioned date. The headline? "Operation Hot Milk." It reported illegals stealing canned baby formula from merchants here in Florida and sending it out of the state for resale. This little operation was costing the merchants here in this state some $2,500 per year. ...more

March 12, 2009

If we had to hazard a guess, we would imagine 99 out of a 100 people who have driven by Mittye P. Locke Elementary School over the years assumed its namesake, like many of the other people for whom schools in Pasco County are named, had long ago passed away. Until Wednesday, however, that wasn't true. On that day Mrs. Locke, one of the pioneers of Pasco public education, died, a little less than two months before what would have been her 100th birthday. ...more

February 28, 2009

After all these years, discovering the secret to happiness in life came as something of a surprise. ...more

January 23, 2009