As her special day approaches, how do you best remember your mom on Mother's Day? ...more

May 2, 2008

LAKE PLACID — A year ago, Jeri McDonald said she saw her granddaughter skydive, and thought she wanted to try it as well. ...more

February 20, 2008

I've been told that fast food isn't good for your health, but what happened last Monday was a bit over the top. ...more

February 19, 2008

"Fun" isn't the word parents and students usually think of when they ponder the FCATs, the annual standardized tests students in certain grades must take each year. ...more

February 6, 2008

SEBRING — As the fair approaches, excitement is mounting in the Bickman house. "We look forward to the fair all year," said Samantha Bickman, leader of Country Clovers 4-H Group. "The fairgrounds are our home away from home." Hundreds of families throughout the county are in the same position as the Bickmans, preparing for the festivities of the Highlands County Fair, which starts Friday. Brothers Michael and Justin Bickman wake up at 6 every morning to feed and water their animals. They each have swine, chickens and rabbits to show at the fair. ...more

February 6, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - Players trying to drive in an attempt to score against Land O' Lakes have, about 80 times this season, been met with a thump. ...more

February 5, 2008

Easy Answer In response to: "Is There Life In Spring Hill?" Perhaps you should have kept pondering on whether or not to put your opinion into print. ...more

February 3, 2008

Dear Abby: My husband and I have been married five years. My husband's stepdad died two years ago. After the funeral, we offered to have his mother come live with us until she got back on her feet. ...more

February 3, 2008

Dear Lyn: I read your column on long-distance caregiving. My parents live across the country. Caregiving may be in my future someday, but the thought of reversing roles and caring for them seems unreal to me. Would things be easier if I ask them to move near me now? — Curious ...more

January 31, 2008

It's that time once more, to brag on all the hard workers at the Highlands Little Theatre. I have to admit the title of the play for this time left me cold, "Seussical the Musical." I sure wasn't looking forward to it as I had others, but I knew the meal would be good. The meal was top-notch, plus our table mates were fun-type people. ...more

January 31, 2008