SEBRING — Thomas and Lillian Linton don't claim to have the secret to love, but they have each other, and that's been enough to last them 70 years and counting. ...more

February 14, 2008

The County Commission received a lot of calls last week from people expressing opposition to expanding the Pasco County Resource Recovery Facility. What spurred the calls – a flyer that appeared in many Pasco mailboxes last week. The mass mailing warned of possible pollution from an expanded resource recovery facility, which burns garbage to produce electricity. The flyer conveniently listed the number of the County Commission office. ...more

February 12, 2008

Whether this letter be in response to those recently expressing consternation of our federal government or to those who may simply question the direction of Highlands County's elected officials, my message remains the same. The familiar phrase, "Of the people, by the people, for the people" means a great deal to me. In my opinion and quite simply put, "Of the people" signifies that we, the citizens, have given or allowed our government certain powers, which also means that we may restrict them as well. "By the people" then gives us the authority to decide those who will serve in elected positions. "For the people," as I read it, implies that those elected are charged with the responsibility to recognize each person's circumstance and to make proper and just decisions accordingly. This is not an enviable position to be in, for sure. In my life, I've found there are times when doing the right thing is not necessarily popular. Equally, I've come to understand that what's popular is not always right. ...more

January 21, 2008

TAMPA A 20-year-old man arrested in June as part of a roundup of suspected gang members has been sentenced to five years in federal prison. ...more

January 2, 2008

COLUMBIA, S.C. — University of Florida coach Urban Meyer walked away from his postgame interview early Sunday morning repeating the same phrase. ...more

November 11, 2007

Craig Brunstein, owner of Bulls Outfitter, which is selling "Finish Strong" bracelets, said he was unaware of Jeff Wagner's battle with cancer and will donate all profits from the bracelets to cancer prevention. ...more

November 6, 2007

Gloves drop down, fans stand up and two guys on skates square off. It's the image that immediately comes to mind when the phrase 'team toughness' is mentioned in NHL circles. Perhaps the thought of the Broad Street Bullies is conjured up, those intimidating Philadelphia teams that won back-to-back titles in 1974 and 1975 with the likes of Dave Schultz. ...more

September 28, 2007