Visitors who drive through Wesley Chapel's Lexington Oaks subdivision might get the impression they're being watched. Thanks to an organized group of volunteers, those visitors would be right. ...more

January 28, 2009

Jerry Nelson doesn't drive, so when he needs to go to the bank or the post office, he hops on his wife's three-wheel power scooter and heads out. ...more

January 14, 2009

If his self-evaluation is any indication, City Manager Steve Spina is not expecting a great review this year. ...more

September 10, 2008

I believe it is time for Highlands County to become more aggressive in their recycling endeavors. Although I do not relish the thought of higher taxes, it is painfully obvious that we are not being good stewards of our limited resources. Non-renewable resources like oil and the high demand for oil is eating away at our wallets. The recycle containers located around the county are not capturing enough recyclables. The county continues to dump good money into ridiculous billboard advertising and TV commercials while delaying the inevitable. It is time for the leadership to acknowledge the future of the children and realize that the sustainability of our limited resources must be protected and closely monitored. It is said that the manufacturing of one aluminum can requires the energy equivalent of three hours of television operation or the electricity to operate a 100-watt light bulb. The news reports, as well as our monthly electric bill, reflect that energy costs are going up, up, up. Our little earth cannot continue to support our wasteful ways as we continue to have babies by the billions. ...more

June 29, 2008

In spite of increased police presence in front of all the major retail stores, there are some who still try to steal while no one is looking. ...more

December 27, 2007

In spite of increased police presence in front of all the major retail stores, there are some who still try to steal while no one is looking. The problem for them is that people are always looking. ...more

December 26, 2007