Since starting its drug testing policy about 15 years ago, the Highlands County School District has turned away some applicants and terminated a few employees who have tested positive for drug use. ...more

November 30, 2009

Who wants to come to New Port Richey? Who doesn't? At least it may seem that way while perusing a stack of nearly 200 resumes submitted in hopes of becoming the next city manager. ...more

November 28, 2009

The Hispanic student population is nearing 30 percent and black students account for 17 percent of students but minorities are noticeably under represented in the ranks of teachers and administrators in Highlands County district schools. ...more

November 23, 2009

Three Highlands County employees fired last January for "inappropriate" use of instant messages on their work computers have filed a federal lawsuit. ...more

January 17, 2009

I have this shirt. It's pink and black and festooned with flamingos. I bought it in Key West. I wear it as often as I go to Key West, which is infrequently. Thin line between fashionably whimsical and, well, cheesy. ...more

January 14, 2009

I have this shirt. It's pink and black and festooned with flamingos. I bought it in Key West. I wear it as often as I go to Key West, which is infrequently. Thin line between fashionably whimsical and, well, cheesy. ...more

January 14, 2009

Florida Hospital Lake Placid has a new administrator and the previous administrator there has a new title. ...more

January 11, 2009

Higher fares for THE BUS is among topics up for debate at Tuesday's county commission meeting. ...more

September 15, 2008

Soldier suicides this year could surpass the record rate of last year, Army officials said Thursday, urging military leaders at all levels to redouble prevention efforts for a force strained by two wars. ...more

September 5, 2008

New hires with the Pasco County School District are typically lumped together in the same agenda item and approved by the school board with little or no discussion. ...more

August 23, 2008