As St. Joseph's Hospital awaits final approval to build a new facility on Big Bend Road, South Bay Hospital is still planning relocation to the area. ...more

November 4, 2009

I am against red light cameras because they contribute to accidents and absurd fines, which is taxation by our lazy government. Next year the government will further their lack of discretion by proposing that red light violators be tracked by satellite to their home for culpability confirmation, ticket-point issuance and search of your home. Stand up for your rights and red-light our unreasonable government. Most everyone I speak to convey their concerns about our economy and the future. Yet statistics indicate that some 90 percent of our Congress was re-elected. It would appear that change is unlikely when you keep the same failed leadership in office. It is as simple as voting all incumbents out of office, yet the people stand in an oblivious state while the old cronies run our country into the ground. ...more

April 19, 2009

On the same day they appointed Joe Creech interim building official, county commissioners also sent a clear message to him and his staff: Improve customer service and efficiency. ...more

December 30, 2008

We would like to commend Sheriff Susan Benton for her professionalism, integrity and personal dedication in her leadership of the Highlands County Sheriff's Office. She has been deeply involved with all aspects of public safety and community improvements. ...more

October 11, 2008

The idea that the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few ran into a roadblock Friday: individual property rights. ...more

August 2, 2008

In recent days, considerable attention has been given to the licensing of mortgage brokers in the state of Florida. This was prompted by an article appearing in the Miami Herald which implied that the Office of Financial Regulation has been lax in its issuance of mortgage brokers' licenses. Nothing could be further from the truth. Our office takes licensing very seriously. In fact, nearly 30 percent of all mortgage broker applications are not approved. Our office has procedures in place that allow for checks and balances which require each application to undergo a thorough review, insuring that all state requirements are adhered to in the issuance of the license. ...more

July 29, 2008

Kudos To Rowden With the exception of Hernando County Commissioner Diane Rowden, I cannot understand for the life of me the thought processes of the other four commissioners with respect to impact fees. ...more

July 22, 2008

A nonpermitted Fourth of July fireworks display at a Ridge Manor Catholic church continues to sizzle. ...more

July 17, 2008

CODE ENFORCEMENT ALSO INVESTIGATING FIREWORKS FLAP ...more

July 16, 2008

A planned $1.75 billion deal to buy out U.S. Sugar Corp.'s land in the Everglades could end up costing twice that much, including interest payments, water managers said Friday. ...more

June 28, 2008