Sen. John McCain claimed he was suspending his campaign to 'rush' to Washington, D.C., to save us all. ...more

October 1, 2008

The Saint Leo men's soccer team began its Sunshine State Conference schedule with a come-from-behind 3-1 victory against then-No. 25 Tampa at University Field last Tuesday, earning some awards for its effort. ...more

September 24, 2008

there have been a number over the last three decades or so - has faded. ...more

September 17, 2008

Central High School junior Maria Thrasher knows she's not supposed to use a cell phone on campus. ...more

September 10, 2008

Cell phone use brings harsh penalties at local schools. ...more

September 10, 2008

President Bush says he doesn't have a magic wand, so he "can't just say, 'low gas.'" ...more

July 21, 2008

Opponents of a proposed landfill outside of Dade City want the Zephyrhills City Council to pass a resolution opposing the project. ...more

July 14, 2008

After less than an hour visiting a housing assistance agency, President Bush and his motorcade sped to a private home here last Tuesday to make a quick appearance - and deliver a whole lot of money - for the Republican Party. ...more

July 6, 2008

SEBRING — The idea is to help children learn about financial concepts, but adults — perhaps lots of them — could also benefit from the knowledge from workshops dealing with money. A parent workshop on "The ABCs of Teaching Your Kids About Money" was held last Tuesday at the Highlands County YMCA. Two workshops involving pre-teens and teens are tentatively planned for the first week of August. ...more

July 6, 2008

SEBRING — Beverly Bostick makes her living taking care of the severely handicapped among other kids at her Avon Park foster home, but it's still hectic for her when one of her own children qualify for the extra help. Her son Troy, 25, has had multiple kidney failures, cerebral palsy, autism and chronic pneumonia. He goes around with a bladder bag attached to his right leg that holds his urine. His mom also had to install a special air filter for their air conditioning for him. He can walk, but he communicates only through screams, moans and gestures. ...more

June 30, 2008