Slow Down For Cranes We live off Cross Creek Boulevard between Bruce B. Downs Blvd. and Morris Bridge Road. In the last month we have seen three dead sandhill cranes along the road. ...more

January 17, 2009

Highlands County Commissioner Guy Maxcy asked an interesting question at this week's meeting where next year's budget was approved. He asked if anyone in the audience thought they received tax relief from the governor or the legislature last year. All that was heard was a groan from the large crowd. That is a perfect example of how the Legislature and governor have passed the buck to local governments, claiming they are cutting taxes, when in fact they are not. ...more

September 19, 2008

State Can't Afford Deal Regarding "In 'Huge' Everglades Win, State To buy U.S. Sugar" (front page, June 25): ...more

June 28, 2008