Many individuals often pledge to quit smoking as a New Year's resolution. But come Jan. 1, an entire hospital will make a New Year's resolution to ban smoking. ...more

November 5, 2008

I believe the environmental impact far outweighs the benefits of a few added jobs to the county. Why is the government dumping money into the Everglades cleanup while Highlands County is looking to initiate their very own ridge run-off? If the plant owners were going to ensure that county residents' gas never exceed $2 per gallon, perhaps the trade-off would be more enticing? ...more

November 4, 2008

For some county residents who have cast their voters, it's all over, and they will be glad to see the campaign season coming to a close. ...more

November 4, 2008

Highlands County Sheriff Susan Benton said she considers flyers mailed recently by the Florida Police Benevolent Association in support of her opponent, Republican Ron Grimming, misleading. ...more

November 2, 2008

The number of Hillsborough County voters turning out to cast early ballots could be double that of four years ago, local elections officials say. Here's a breakdown of the numbers so far: ...more

October 28, 2008

The transportation group charged with putting together a vision for West Central Florida will come to Brooksville this Wednesday to get input from Hernando County residents. ...more

October 28, 2008

More than 200 Highlands County taxpayers are owed money by the IRS. The IRS is looking for 203 county residents who have yet to receive a refund check. The average citizen due a refund is missing $650, or $131,983 countywide. ...more

October 25, 2008