In a recent front-page story in Highlands Today, it reported on the growing number of calls from parents to law enforcement regarding basic parenting issues, such as getting kids to come in the house or other disciplinary problems. This leaves most people dumbstruck that this is what we have become. It explains a lot of what's wrong in many areas of our society. ...more

March 4, 2009

Last week I offered some tips on pruning roses. After taking on the bushes in my landscape, I have a few more thoughts to offer that might help you tackle your own. ...more

February 4, 2009

The Polk County School District has placed four people on leave while it investigates activities in the school board's facilities division, the district superintendent announced today. ...more

November 18, 2008

The Highlands County Commission will hear on Tuesday a proposal to change when contractors have to pay impact fees. This makes perfect sense and we hope the commission approves the change. ...more

October 5, 2008

Neoregelia concentric hybrid ...more

September 18, 2008

At 2:45 p.m. today, the wind chimes on front porches are signaling what might be Tropical Storm Fay finally reaching Central Tampa. ...more

August 19, 2008

TAMPA - To close a nearly $36 million deficit, the University of South Florida plans to cut about 450 jobs on all its campuses, university leaders announced today. ...more

May 21, 2008

I don't have the opportunity to read your paper daily but when I do, I am always frustrated by the letters to the editor. They are always so negative. I believe we are blessed by God to have been born into a free nation where we can air our opinions, no matter what they may be. I was brought to tears this morning when I had the privilege of reading Mr. Wiley's letter and his the prognosis he received about his health. Thank you sir for sending accolades out to others, who probably don't hear them very often. Also for blessing me and reminding me what life is all about. It's so easy to get caught up in every day life that we forget our days are numbered. ...more

December 1, 2007

Cecilia LaGrutta of New Port Richey welcomes the coming of Halloween. ...more

October 13, 2007