The economy is shrinking. The recession is deepening. And tens of thousands of people were laid off this week alone. ...more

February 20, 2009

When municipal elections take place in Pasco County next month the mayor's seat and one spot on the City Council here will be on the ballot. For those interested in running for either position, the qualifying period to submit the necessary paperwork for the April 14 city election begins at noon this Tuesday, Feb. 10, and ends at noon Tuesday, Feb. 17. ...more

February 7, 2009

The recipients of the first Nicholas G. Sottile Memorial Scholarship have been announced. ...more

January 14, 2009

Robert Vassallo and Angellette Smith had been battered by waves for two days when a final surge sent their boat crashing into a reef off the western coast of Cuba. ...more

January 9, 2009

Robert Vassallo and Angellette Smith had been battered by waves for two days when a final surge sent their boat crashing into a reef off the western coast of Cuba. ...more

January 8, 2009

SEBRING Bob Germaine wants to bring the services offered through the Highlands County Clerk of Courts to the people, as opposed to the other way around. ...more

October 18, 2008

Sam Jones Jr. looked half asleep as he worked his way into the waiting room at the Florida Orthopaedic Institute (FOI) on Saturday. Jones, a starting middle linebacker for Tampa Bay Tech, needed the aid of crutches to maneuver his way into a chair. ...more

September 26, 2008

TAMPA - Junior-college transfer Theo Wilson, along with seven University of South Florida incoming freshmen have not received academic approval from the NCAA Clearinghouse, USF coach Jim Leavitt said. ...more

August 20, 2008

An Oakwood Village resident appointed Tuesday to the Live Oak I Community Development District Board of Supervisors is making plans to seek an elected seat on the board in November. ...more

June 14, 2008

I am a disabled senior citizen having to rely on a service dog. It is a certified service dog prescribed by a doctor for hearing assistance as well as companionship relative to my sickness. I have all the necessary paperwork for those who have a good need to know. ...more

June 12, 2008