Anthony Comitto of Palm Harbor says op-ed page columnist Rich Lowry has worn out his welcome. ...more

April 15, 2009

Attilio Corbo of Palm Harbor says op-ed page columnist James Hibbs should decide whether President Barack Obama deserves praise or criticism. ...more

April 15, 2009

A local version of the Tax Day Tea Party on April 15 is being organized in Highlands County by three grandmothers. ...more

April 14, 2009

Five members of Congress have asked President Obama to protect the Florida panther. ...more

April 10, 2009

We elected President Obama to do the job of correcting the damage done by the last president. Support President Obama and help him do the job we the people elected him to do. Put aside your greed and jealousy and let President Obama lead us into a good and sustainable economy. ...more

April 9, 2009

As President Obama designates the CEOs of all entities that receive federal money; General Motors, Ford, banks, states etc., will Congress need to ratify his choices? With such awesome responsibility on the shoulders of one man, would it not be prudent to name him "President" for life? ...more

April 5, 2009

"Hellooo" can anyone up there on Capitol Hill hear me? Probably not with all that bickering going on. You are like a bunch of school kids on the playground, "He did it," "No he did it," "No he did it first." I want to yell "Stop it!" just like I did to my kids. Stop the blame game and get back to work. ...more

April 2, 2009

Julie Spitzer dug into her purse Wednesday morning and pulled out exact change for a pack of her favorite cigarettes. ...more

April 2, 2009

Federal excise tax on cigarettes went into effect Wednesday. ...more

April 1, 2009

A steep tax on cigarettes and other tobacco products will go into effect today. ...more

April 1, 2009