The state's public schools have laid off lunchroom workers and bus drivers, slashed administration, put maintenance on hold and soon will exhaust their reserve funds. ...more

November 15, 2008

The Florida Strawberry Festival will have a new leader when it opens in about four months. ...more

November 1, 2008

I am writing this letter to you in response to a letter printed in your paper Wednesday, Oct. 14. The letter in question was from Raymond Hughes, who made some remarks I do not agree with. I will put his remarks in a question format. I will attempt to answer to the best of my ability as a retired firefighter/paramedic. ...more

October 23, 2008

Ron Grimming, 63, has three things in common with his opponent: he was a state trooper, he taught at Miami-Dade College, and he's spent 33 years as a career law enforcement officer. Grimming moved to Lake Placid three years ago. ...more

October 12, 2008

Connecticut's Supreme Court ruled Friday that gay couples have the right to marry, making the state the third behind Massachusetts and California to legalize such unions through the courts. ...more

October 10, 2008

My wife of 33 years reminds me almost on a daily basis of all the things I do not do. I am not referring to the responsibilities involving housework, shopping, temple visits or social life. I'm talking about her advice about my health: how I do not drink enough water, how I do not take enough antioxidants, how I find excuses not to go to yoga classes, how I do not eat enough organic stuff, etc. Never mind that I went through rigorous medical training for 13 years and have been practicing medicine for another 27 years and have received national awards for preaching prevention. She has all the answers for all my problems - tiredness, aches and pains, allergies and losing hair. I can imagine the pressures other people must be under from friends, families, claims and commercials to lead a "natural, safe and organic life." ...more

October 5, 2008

Did you know that the U.S. Declaration of Independence was written by Thomas Jefferson when he was 33 years old? ...more

September 27, 2008

There are plenty of things Andy and Angela Mastalski, a couple in their 70s, could do on a Friday night. ...more

September 24, 2008

The invasion of West Pasco is coming soon. That's the promise from Gulf High School Athletic Booster Club. It is organizing what members hope will become the most massive reunion in the 86-year history of the school. ...more

September 24, 2008

The invasion of West Pasco County is coming soon. That's the promise from Gulf High School's Athletic Booster Club. It is organizing what members hope will become the most massive reunion in the school's 86-year history. ...more

September 24, 2008