Jim Flautt lives in Fort Lauderdale and, until recently, the only way he knew to check on his father's grave in St. Petersburg was to drive the 240 miles. ...more

February 11, 2008

Being in Highlands County since 1980, I have written many letters as a Republican, that you have printed. It is time to speak out. Approaching 98 now, this may be my last letter of advice to the young generation, also others that may be around to see the change. Choosing Hillary Clinton, with her husband at her side, you won't go wrong. This advice is for our children, also for parents and grandparents to stop this mess Bush put us in, killing our troops is not called for. The price we pay to keep oil is not my choice to put life on the line for. ...more

January 21, 2008

Hudson High School is throwing an invitation-only party to mark its 35th anniversary next month. ...more

January 6, 2008

The new year is a time for resolutions - promises you make to yourself for the days ahead. ...more

January 3, 2008

SEBRING — Probably at no time of the the year are memories more cherished than at Christmas. Several shoppers paused to talk about Christmases past while doing their frantic last-minute shopping at the Lakeshore Mall on Christmas Eve. ...more

December 25, 2007

Given the economic downturn, social service agencies know this spring's legislative session will be painful. Yet legions of nonprofits are lining up with palms outstretched, looking for some sort of Tallahassee Santa Claus. ...more

December 23, 2007

some famous, some not - reflect on the lessons of that time. ...more

December 9, 2007

LAND O' LAKES - Kids R Kids School of Learning held its second annual Thanksgiving Family Feast on Wednesday. ...more

November 22, 2007

James R. Flynn, a professor emeritus of political science at the University of Otaga in New Zealand, discovered two decades ago that IQ test scores were steadily rising in the developed world despite some evidence to the contrary, such as failing schools and stagnant standardized test scores - a phenomenon called the 'Flynn effect.' ...more

October 28, 2007

Please Help Victims Regarding your article 'Boarding Home Records Lead To Grandmother' (Nation/World, Oct. 7) and the 'financial maneuvering' going on, you might want to send a photographer to the grandmother's 'castle' and see the two new 'turrets' being built. ...more

October 13, 2007