I would like to publicly extend a heartfelt thank you to the following people and organizations for their generosity in remembering my husband, Robert Skorka, on April 19: ...more

May 28, 2009

Many thanks to Dennis Browne for his April 22 letter to the editor on "Mixed Up" Pasco County. ...more

May 5, 2009

Two states down, two to go. Cowgirl Donna Byrne crossed from Alabama into Mississippi this week on her horseback trek from Florida to Texas. ...more

April 2, 2009

I would like to take this time to say many thanks to VFW Post 4300, American Legion Posts 74 and 25, AMVETS Post 21, DAV, Highlands County Sheriff's Department, Lake Placid ROTC, Avon Park ROTC, Shriners, City of Sebring, Lorida Fire Department, Elks Club, ANC Battery B SCT. Metz Avon Park, Highlands Band, Toby the Clown, just to name a few that supported the Veterans Day Parade this year. ...more

November 24, 2008

Many thanks to Progress Energy for their response in restarting our power on Sunday, April 27. We contacted them at 2:30 a.m. and had power by 4 a.m. The young man who responded to the call was very pleasant with a great attitude. A special thanks to Chris. Progress Energy needs more employees like you. ...more

May 5, 2008

Many thanks to Progress Energy for their response in restarting our power on Sunday, April 27. We contacted them at 2:30 a.m. and had power by 4 a.m. The young man who responded to the call was very pleasant with a great attitude. ...more

May 4, 2008

NAPLES - A 25-year-old soldier whose family said he joined the Army to add "focus and direction" to his life was killed in Iraq after his vehicle was struck by an explosive, officials said Monday. ...more

January 22, 2008