In response to the answer of my last letter written on Oct. 9, where I was offering a basic Spanish course to deputies of Highlands County, and my disappointment with Sheriff Benton when I had to wait five weeks to see her and on the day of the appointment I didn't get to see her anyway, Mayr Malool defended the sheriff by saying that the sheriff was busy trying to catch a cop killer. This is an absolute untruth. I was in Highlands County when that tragedy took place. There was no manhunt going on on the day I was supposed to see the sheriff. I don't know Mayr Malool but I do know that when an officer has four or five illegals stopped at 3 a.m. and they are saying "Jump him-her, grab him-her or grab his-her gun, and the officer doesn't understand these alert words, it is dangerous. ...more

October 18, 2008

When Darryl Garman became an officer in Pasco County's most populous city 25 years ago, things were much different than they are now. ...more

October 10, 2008

During 50 years of living in Highlands County, I have been very involved with many public issues. Not only have I served in numerous volunteer capacities, I have also served two terms in a county-wide elected position. I continue to participate in many local public service projects designed to improve the quality of life in our community. ...more

August 22, 2008

SEBRING — The Highlands County Sheriff's Office, through its strategic plan has been working to become an accredited law enforcement agency. ...more

June 11, 2008

Regarding Jon Bush's comments in a letter to the editor: ...more

October 25, 2007