With a tiny basket of kumquats in each hand, Roger Swain stood in front of a tent by the historic Dade City Courthouse on Saturday morning and hollered like a carnival barker. ...more

February 1, 2009

the 12th annual festival Saturday was expected to attract thousands of people who attended the popular event, which was even promoted on the official Super Bowl XLIII Web site. ...more

January 31, 2009

Christopher Ryan James, who everyone called "C.J," was crazy about his 2-month-old son, Christopher James Jr. ...more

November 29, 2008

The news that a Tampa alternative fuel corporation wants to build an ethanol plant in Venus is interesting. At first glance, it seems like a good deal for Highlands County by creating more jobs and allowing the county to get more involved in the renewable energy industry. It also could be beneficial to local growers. United States EnviroFuels has been awarded $7 million grant to build the plant that – if it is permitted – would initially produce 20 million gallons a year. ...more

January 27, 2008