Hernando-Pasco Hospice (HPH) invites anyone who is grieving the loss of someone who died to attend a supportive remembrance service hosted by the agency's chaplains and bereavement counselors. The inter-faith services are intended to recall and celebrate the lives of those who have gone from our sight, but not from our hearts. ...more

March 12, 2009

In an attempt to save a $2.5 million workforce-housing grant from state budget cuts, Habitat for Humanity of Highlands County is launching a petition drive. ...more

February 6, 2009

About four years ago, Larry and Mary Carmody became foster parents to a 2-year-old girl. She still lives in the area, so let's call her K. ...more

January 16, 2009

Barbara Stewart, chairwoman of the Highlands County commissioners, said she will ask her four fellow commissioners to endorse a proposed doubling of the $1.50 fee on license plate renewals that funds the Transportation Disadvantaged program. ...more

January 6, 2009

SEBRING When she became a Big Brothers Big Sisters volunteer, Daphne Taylor never dreamed that her fear of heights would help launch a friendship with an 8-year-old girl. But that's what happened four years ago in her second meeting with Stephanie, now 12, at Woodlawn Elementary School. They climbed to the top of the monkey bars and Stephanie caught Taylor's obvious hesitation to jump down the fireman's pole, then saw her take a deep breath and do it. A few weeks later, in the hour they spend together at school each week, Taylor saw Stephanie balk at practicing reading out loud and gently chided her, "Sometimes you just have to take a deep breath and go for it … ...more

November 30, 2008

Renee Randall and her 9-year-old Shih Tzu, Leah-Belle, have earned a distinction. She and her 9-year-old dog are in the pet therapy volunteer program of Hernando-Pasco Hospice, Compassionate Paws, spokeswoman Jane Freeman explains. They have made 350 visits to the not-for-profit-agency's patients to bring them smiles and comfort every week. ...more

August 20, 2008

WILL SAVE $29,000 ANNUALLY ON BALLPARK MAINTENANCE ...more

July 19, 2008

All children deserve a good home. That is the philosophy of Frank and Michaelle L. Balogh. The Baloghs have already adopted one child from Taiwan and are preparing to adopt two more. ...more

May 28, 2008

Anyone who needs to have their faith in humanity restored (and who doesn't these days?) need only spend the morning with Diana Diaz. Or Otilia Alvarez. Or Maria Lopez. ...more

May 11, 2008

Hundreds of hospice providers across the country are facing the catastrophic financial consequence of what would otherwise seem a positive development: Their patients are living longer than expected. ...more

November 30, 2007