The robbers told the barber shop customers not to move, then shot one man who tried to run away, police said. ...more

February 13, 2010

We are blessed with a president of great vision who sees the merit of taking on all of the issues of the day at once. ...more

February 7, 2010

The Avon Park Police Department is stepping up efforts to stop a rash of robberies where the victims have been assaulted by a group of three or four younger black males. ...more

February 3, 2010

Homeless man charged with 11 counts ...more

January 12, 2010

TOWN 'N COUNTRY The Florida Institute for Community Studies needs help providing needy children with toys at a Three Kings Day celebration on Jan. 9. ...more

December 23, 2009

It's the second holiday shopping season of this recession, and some local retailers report things aren't as bad as they feared. ...more

December 23, 2009

Shoppers are doing all they can to keep their credit cards in their wallets this holiday season. ...more

December 19, 2009

Signs of a strengthening global recovery emerged Friday, with consumers boosting retail sales, companies restoring stockpiles and China's exports mounting a comeback. ...more

December 12, 2009

Re: "It's your fault," by Charles Fisher in the Dec. 2 edition of Hernando Today. ...more

December 9, 2009

Just when we thought we were safe from any possible controversy over decisions or proposed actions by the Spring Lake Improvement District (SLID) Board of Supervisors and their district manager, they come up with yet another grim threat to our existence (or wallets). Their latest action is an extremely serious attempt at significantly expanding their powers through a complete re-write and re-codification of the existing SLID charter. This must be approved in a bill passed in both Houses of the Florida Legislature and signed by the governor. The bad news is that SLID intends to formally present this draft new charter to the legislative delegation (Rep. Denise Grimsley, et. al.) for their review and further action on Dec. 3 at the Highlands County Government Center. ...more

November 29, 2009