Gas prices have dropped by more than $1 per gallon in the last month, but motorists are not feeling any richer just yet. ...more

October 27, 2008

With complaints of skyrocketing gas prices burying the state's price gouging hotline, Attorney General Bill McCollum today issued subpoenas to four fuel companies seeking records to justify dramatic increases over the last four days. ...more

September 14, 2008

Anyone who doubts Hillsborough residents are ready for transportation alternatives might consider the county's latest traffic study. ...more

August 13, 2008

President Bush says he doesn't have a magic wand, so he "can't just say, 'low gas.'" ...more

July 21, 2008

President Bush says he doesn't have a magic wand, so he "can't just say, 'low gas.'" ...more

July 20, 2008

President Bush says he doesn't have a magic wand, so he "can't just say, 'low gas.'" ...more

July 20, 2008

A special section on hurricane preparedness is included in today's newspaper, as June 1 marks the official start of the Atlantic season. We hope the section is read and will not be tossed in the recycle bins — at least not right away. It contains a lot of useful information that will come in handy in preparing for a storm. Another way to prepare is to be informed, and the Highlands County Emergency Management staff is doing its part by sponsoring the annual Highlands County Hurricane Seminar this Tuesday. It will start at 6:30 p.m. at the Agri-Civic Center, located at the corner of George Boulevard and U.S. 27, in Sebring. As Bill Nichols, director of the Highlands County Emergency Operations Center, said, "I don't think you need to be afraid. The more you prepare, the less you're afraid. The more you know, the less you fear." ...more

May 31, 2008

"Democrats have a commonsense plan to help bring down skyrocketing gas prices..." ...more

May 28, 2008