This letter is in regard to the Wednesday, June 25, article titled, "Teacher raises spark discussion among board." ...more

June 28, 2008

Former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev on Wednesday urged the creation of a national museum and memorial to honor victims of Soviet-era repression and to document their demise. ...more

June 5, 2008

LAKELAND –– Both the Heartland's regional wrestling champions won their opening matches by pin on Thursday at the Class 1A state wrestling tournament at The Lakeland Center. Avon Park junior James Bland continued his undefeated season with a pin in the second period over Matanzas junior Shane Dennis in the 160-pound class, while Sebring senior Shanaan Spiegel needed just two periods to dispatch junior Mike Hawthorne of Robinson in the 152-pound class. Bland is now 41-0 on the season, while Spiegel is 45-1. In a hotly contested 172-pound match, Calvary Christian sophomore Dominick Pierre narrowly defeated Avon Park junior Kemosi Hatten in the final seconds of the third period, sending Hatten (39-5) to wrestlebacks. All three wrestlers will compete today. Second-round competition begins at 10 a.m., while wrestlebacks kick off at 2 p.m. ...more

February 14, 2008

RUSKIN - A zoning hearing master is recommending denial of Little Harbor's request to convert 450 residential units at its Bahia Beach resort into hotel units. The proposal, which drew heavy opposition from residents at a public hearing last month, now goes to the Hillsborough County Commission for a final hearing and vote Feb. 26. ...more

February 7, 2008

Murray Steger of Port Richey says biblical story of creation not at odds with science. ...more

January 29, 2008

Thousands of people in Highlands County, apparently in record numbers, took advantage of early voting and cast their ballots. That's good because it reduces the number of people who show up on election day, which reduces congestion at the precincts. The Presidential Preference Primary Election is Tuesday. Democrats and Republicans are choosing their party's nominee. All citizens can vote for or against a constitutional amendment for a property tax cut. The polls will be open from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. ...more

January 27, 2008

One of the most dynamic offensive players in the Atlantic Coast Conference dribbled up the court as the clock ticked toward 30 seconds left in the game, and his team trailing by a point. As Virginia's Sean Singletary bounced up the court, the ACC's leading thief hounded him relentlessly. ...more

January 24, 2008

Bill Clark of Holiday says evolution is only a theory and should be considered on its merits alone. ...more

January 16, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - Before Sam Koleduk saw any players or ran his first practice at Sunlake, his hopes for this season weren't too high. ...more

January 13, 2008

A new solar cycle is under way. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Friday that the first sunspot of a new 11-year cycle has appeared in the sun's northern hemisphere. ...more

January 5, 2008