Egmont Key State Park is once again a target in the sights of legislative budget cutters. ...more

March 26, 2009

The Highlands County Fair Association was a step closer Wednesday to realizing the construction of its proposed $2 million Agri-Convention Center at Firemen's Field. ...more

March 26, 2009

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is finishing work on a $2-million boat-launch park which will provide access for hunters, fishermen and boaters to the Kissimmee River from Highlands County. ...more

March 26, 2009

With the state facing at least a $3 billion shortfall, Gov. Charlie Crist and state lawmakers must get serious about generating more revenue. Yes, more budget cuts are inevitable, but Florida already spends less per person than any state in the South. The surest way to doom the state's economic prospects is to neglect its education system, infrastructure, resource protection and the social safety net that helps those in need regain self-sufficiency. ...more

March 25, 2009

With all due respect to its previous opponents, Wharton's boys tennis team has been looking forward to Thursday's match against Newsome for quite a while. ...more

March 24, 2009

Citing the strain the event places on city services and resources, Gasparilla Distance Classic Association race director Susan Harmeling said Sunday the marathon will cease to be part of the race weekend beginning in 2011. ...more

March 22, 2009

In anticipation of mandatory cutbacks, Hillsborough County is considering many proposals to slash its athletic budget. ...more

March 20, 2009

When J.D. Floyd K-8 Principal Joe Clifford talks about the value of assessment teachers, he often comes back to "Young Joe." ...more

March 19, 2009

Say they are vital to student success. ...more

March 18, 2009

Patrons who show up to any of Pasco County's libraries on Mondays after April 6 will find the doors closed. County commissioners decided last week that a five-day schedule was the way to go to keep services available but costs down. ...more

March 18, 2009