• Dunedin Fine Art Center's new directors Walter Blenner, Roberta Lutz Christenson, Alan "Arky" Feldshue, Alison Freeborn, Natonia "Toni" Hagans, Karen Lehrburger and Carol Mariani were welcomed at the center's first regular board meeting for the 2010 fiscal year. They then joined in electing the new board officers. The new board officers are: Dianne Wheatley-Giliotti, president; Patrick Donoghue, vice president; Charles Klein, treasurer; Debra Thomas-Weible, secretary; Patricia Jordan, parliamentarian; and Gail Gamble, immediate past president. For information on DFAC programs visit www.dfac.org or call 727-298-3322. ...more

November 28, 2009

This is a reply to Arthur P. Allyn's letter. First: Hate is a strong word to use no matter who uses it and it's a word I'd never use. I think Sheriff Benton is doing a wonderful job. In her last two elections, my husband and I had her election signs in our yard. As a matter of fact, Sheriff Benton's mom and dad are neighbors and friends of ours. ...more

October 1, 2009

This is a reply to Roberta Leslin's letter. I am sure that she has no knowledge of the sheriff department's operations. She hates Sheriff Benton or is trying to belittle her. ...more

September 16, 2009

My grandson and about six of his friends have been going to the mall for two years and in that time he tells me he has never seen any fights or trouble going on. I can't believe Sheriff Benton is going to punish every teen in Highlands County for a few bad kids who go to the mall. ...more

September 11, 2009

What was its name before it became South Florida Community College? Where was the college located before moving to College Drive? And why was Avon Park chosen as the location? ...more

August 2, 2009

The Avon Park Meals on Wheels program had a "successful" first meeting last Monday, said Paul Devlin, president. ...more

June 16, 2009

A grand jury convened Wednesday to consider the indictment of a homicide suspect. ...more

March 26, 2009

Val Perry loves writing, and she loves a good book. Most of all, though, she is motivated to help other people discover their own stories and to learn how to write them. ...more

March 18, 2009

LAND O' LAKES - A North Carolina man accused of killing an 82-year-old Bronze Star recipient during a home invasion last year was extradited to Florida on Thursday. ...more

March 14, 2009

A North Carolina man accused of killing an 82-year-old Bronze Star recipient during a home invasion last year was extradited to the Land O' Lakes Jail on Thursday. ...more

March 13, 2009