I am writing in response to the Oct. 26 article in Highlands Today titled, "Uninsured pregnant women eligible for free dental care." ...more

October 29, 2009

Alain Rafael Del Rio, 16, has attained the rank of Eagle Scout. A ceremony was Monday at Christ the King Catholic Church, at which Del Rio's Scoutmaster, Stan Shorey, was scheduled to present him with the award. ...more

September 2, 2009

Possession of marijuana misdemeanor charges against University of South Florida point guard Anthony Crater were dismissed Monday, said Dylan Snyder, Crater's attorney. ...more

June 23, 2009

TAMPA - University of South Florida freshman guard Gaby Belardo will transfer to another school, his AAU coach Art Alvarez said Wednesday. ...more

March 25, 2009

Tampa Prep junior guard Jordan Heath has seen his share of basketball. The son of USF men's basketball coach Stan Heath, he grew up watching the sport. ...more

March 4, 2009

Michelle Wie seemed to have the trophy in her grasp until Angela Stanford and a late stumble got in the way. ...more

February 15, 2009

When Phil Veith built his house in 1966, all the materials came from San Antonio Lumber. So when it was time to remodel last year, there was no question he would go back to the local supplier. ...more

January 9, 2009

Auto workers are not the blame for the problems of the domestic auto industry, says Kraig Kircher of Holiday. ...more

January 3, 2009

I agree with Stan Paralikis' letter the other day and sure wish that enough people would contact local law enforcement, Sebring Police, sheriff's office and the Florida Highway Patrol as well as write letters to the editor for enforcement of this problem. ...more

December 1, 2008

Now that the dust for election for Highlands County sheriff is settling, I implore Sheriff Benton to enforce the following: According to Florida Statute 316.089 Driving On Roadways Laned For Traffic – Whenever any roadway has been divided into two or more clearly marked lanes for traffic, the following rules, in addition to all others consistent herewith, shall apply: 2. Upon a roadway which is divided into three lanes and provides for two-way movement of traffic, a vehicle shall not be driven in the center lane except when overtaking and passing another vehicle (my emphasis) traveling in the same direction when such center lane is clear of traffic within a safe distance, when in preparation for making a left turn, or where such center lane is at the time allocated exclusively to traffic moving in the same direction that the vehicle is proceeding and such allocation is designated by official traffic control devices." ...more

November 25, 2008