I am a taxpaying voter, veteran and one that loves this country. I do, however, expect to get what I pay for! Our government is charged with ensuring my right to representation as a U.S. citizen. This right has been guaranteed to me by the U.S. Constitution. This government has failed to protect my rights by refusing to allow my representative to be present during the construction of the proposed national health bill. ...more

November 6, 2009

The detention deputy was sitting at his desk when the inmate attacked. The deputy was 64; the inmate was 40 years younger, and mad. ...more

November 4, 2009

I've got this friend. He's a veteran of the Vietnam War and you don't have to be around him that much to realize he leans a little to the gung-ho side. ...more

November 1, 2009

In at least one respect, the timing of the Bucs' decision to name rookie Josh Freeman their starting quarterback couldn't be better. He is, after all, something of a throwback to the old days. ...more

October 29, 2009

While it was interesting to read the article on the first page of the Business section concerning Morris Funeral Chapel becoming a certified "veterans provider," it seems to lead readers to believe that this site might be the only such organization in Highlands County to provide such services to veterans and their families. ...more

October 26, 2009

A former Hillsborough County deputy accused of forcing a hit-and-run suspect to perform a sex act on him will spend five years in prison and then serve probation as part of a plea deal, his lawyer said today. ...more

October 21, 2009

Former Tampa Bay receiver Joey Galloway won't be with the Patriots this weekend when New England faces his former team in London. The 15-year NFL veteran was released Tuesday after being inactive the past three games. ...more

October 20, 2009

Colby not cited by deputies Since Highlands Today's publication of the Oct. 14 article concerning Preston Colby, Highlands Today has confirmed that on the day in question Colby was not issued a notice to appear in court. Highlands Today regrets the error ...more

October 16, 2009

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October 8, 2009

Veteran forward Brendan Shanahan left the New Jersey Devils after being told he would not be a part of their top three lines this season. ...more

October 2, 2009