Hernando County dips to 13.8 percent for October; state figures inch upward to 11.2 percent ...more

November 20, 2009

This letter is being sent to address concerns of infrastructure and ongoing maintenance regarding the Oak Hill Cemetery located in Lake Placid. Our parents started visiting Lake Placid over 50 years ago, purchase property and have lived there full time for over 25 years. Our father (deceased since 2005) would many times refer to Lake Placid as God's country. However, the town does not seem so special when visiting the cemetery; as we understand, a town responsibility. It is difficult enough to lose a loved one but when visiting the cemetery which is in such disrepair; it only creates additional sadness and anxiety. Mom and dad decided a long time ago that they wanted to remain in Lake Placid, even after burial. One might ask why. ...more

November 17, 2009

The University Area Social Services Center experienced a 60 percent increase in clients in its most recent fiscal year. ...more

October 28, 2009

LAND O' LAKES - The demand for the school district's new Pasco eSchool has outpaced expectations, the administrator who oversees it said Tuesday. ...more

October 22, 2009

Marcia Austin is the new assistant to the superintendent in the interim as the search continues to fill the superintendent role. ...more

October 22, 2009

If you've ever wanted to work from home... ...more

September 10, 2009

On Tuesday, Council voted 4-1 to approve a temporary contract that would bring back Tom O'Neill as city manager during the search for a permanent replacement. ...more

September 2, 2009

State license received November 1984 - First patient admitted September 1986 - Rodney S. Taylor appointed as executive director ...more

August 8, 2009

Somebody sent the county finance department a $31,907 cashier's check last Friday with instructions to use it to help fund the salary of the sole Little Rock Cannery employee. ...more

July 22, 2009

The Publix store in Avon Park will be closing May 2. Maria Brous, spokeswoman for the Lakeland-based grocery chain, said Friday that store employees were notified Thursday. ...more

April 11, 2009