A 2,000 pound crocodile thought to be among the largest of his kind has died at a popular Miami tourist attraction. ...more

August 11, 2009

About 300 Vulcans are beaming up to Calgary for a sneak peek at the newest Star Trek movie today. ...more

May 6, 2009

The owner of Willy's Tropical Breeze Cafe came before county commissioners Tuesday and told them he has "created something beautiful" on Pine Island and is a "good asset" for the community. ...more

March 25, 2009

County to examine his contract in 2011. ...more

March 24, 2009

If It Ain't Broke ... What is the county thinking? Willy's Tropical Breeze Cafe on Pine Island has been the best kept secret in Hernando County for the past 18 years. Besides being absolutely beautiful, it has consistently great food, excellent service and it is spotless. It can be compared to a tiki bar in the Caribbean but can be found right in our own backyard. ...more

March 13, 2009

George A. Montgomery of New Port Richey has some ideas on what to do with the detainees at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, after President Barack Obama makes good on his pledge to close the detention camp for terrorism suspects. He doesn't care if others consider his suggestions inhumane. ...more

January 28, 2009

The area's best-known roadside tourist attraction is known for its mermaids and their grace and elegance underwater. ...more

December 8, 2008

Who doesn't want the Lake Placid Tower to open up for public viewing? Very few, that's for sure. Just about everyone moving here, and plenty of people driving through, wonder about the tower and want to go inside and to the top for a panoramic view of the area. We're guessing it's stunning, but then again, all most of us have ever seen is the tower from the ground up. ...more

November 19, 2008

There apparently is a lot of interest in reopening the Lake Placid tower to the public, but several questions have to be answered before that happens. ...more

November 18, 2008

Consider The Costs Regarding "Call To 'Drill, Baby, Drill' Misleads Nation" (Our Opinion, Sept. 7): ...more

September 20, 2008