Parks and Recreation Department employees have had their hours cut in order to save programs and services. ...more

November 14, 2009

A majority of Florida voters like President Barack Obama even though they aren't sure that the stimulus plan he pushed though Congress will work, and don't think that it will help them personally. ...more

February 19, 2009

A Miami developer will ask planning and zoning commissioners Monday to reestablish a master plan to build "workforce" apartments near an industrial hub in Brooksville. ...more

January 11, 2009

The number of homeowners ensnared in the foreclosure crisis grew by more than 70 percent in the third quarter of this year compared with the same period in 2007, according to data released Thursday. ...more

October 23, 2008

The Rev. Charles "Chuck" Richard lives with a sense of urgency and purpose, as if life is far too important to waste on half measures. ...more

October 1, 2008

Volvo Cars said Friday it may have to cut 900 more jobs in Sweden in 2009 as the global car market continues to deteriorate. ...more

September 13, 2008

Chris Simms no doubt will be the most-watched quarterback at Bucs camp this weekend. ...more

July 23, 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

Short sales can be complex and lengthy transactions, but can be well worth the time and effort, says Jeff Shaw, owner of Century 21 Shaw Realty. ...more

June 1, 2008

A real estate broker has filed a complaint with the Florida Elections Commission against schools Superintendent Heather Fiorentino, claiming she violated state law by using the school district's e-mail system for political purposes. ...more

January 23, 2008