Updated security at the downtown government center is expected to be completed on Monday. ...more

May 31, 2008

In reference to the story on May 30, "County to consider property tax for land conservation." I hope other readers didn't fall asleep from reading about yet another vested interest in picking taxpayer's pockets before coming to Dr. Elton Gissindanner's quote: "We believe the timing is right because we just voted ourselves a tax break back in January." As soon as some money frees up, there's someone looking to get at it. I'm sorry Mr. Gissindanner, I prefer to keep my tax break (puny as it was.) ...more

May 31, 2008

NEW PORT RICHEY - Pasco sheriff's officials have released the name of the drowning victim found Monday afternoon. ...more

May 27, 2008

Homeowners in Live Oak Preserve will have some extra change in their pockets next year. Their community development district fees likely will go down for the second year in a row. ...more

May 17, 2008

In regard to the recent editorials about the need to raise taxes on cigarettes being necessary to help pay medical expenses, as well as help deter adolescents from smoking I can only say, "Give me a break!" If people, especially politicians, really cared about the health of our young people as well as saving others from the diseases associated with smoking, they would stop tobacco companies from manufacturing their deadly product. But, because of all the money they get in payola from these despicable corporations, it will never happen. It is a proven fact that tobacco use kills, and that these tobacco companies actually add nicotine to the cigarettes to ensure addiction. But Congress does nothing, and people keep dying. ...more

February 24, 2008

SEBRING — Blaine Albritton kept walking his steer around in circles near Firemen's Field's midway Thursday. Blaine's steer, Billy Bob, seemed a bit anxious that morning, mooing and occasionally bucking as Blaine held to his lead rope. But as Blaine got ready Thursday morning to show and auction Billy Bob at the Highlands County Fair, Blaine, 10, was also a bit uneasy parting with him. "It's going to be hard," he said of the coming auction. Blaine considered Billy Bob to be "like my best friend" during the 8 months he raised him. ...more

February 15, 2008

TAMPA - Four Hillsborough County sheriff's deputies face suspension following a Jan. 29 incident in which one of them dumped a disabled man from his wheelchair. ...more

February 12, 2008

School district leaders expect little opposition to proposed attendance boundary changes affecting students at Forest Hills and Pizzo elementary schools. ...more

February 9, 2008

SEBRING — Three law enforcement agencies teamed up to lockdown Hill Gustat Middle School in a routine sweep Friday morning to search for drugs and weapons. ...more

February 8, 2008

Ring! Ring! Do you know where your child's cell phone is? ...more

February 7, 2008