A few weeks back, during the celebration of the "discovery" of the new world by Christopher Columbus, there was a lot of controversial comments made about what he discovered and what kind of man he really was. And it was said that there were teachers who were telling their young charges the truth about the man whose accomplishment we recognize each October. ...more

November 7, 2009

Lynn Gray got her Walk to Run program started while working out of the trunk of her car. ...more

November 4, 2009

Lynn Gray got her Walk to Run program started while working out of the trunk of her car. ...more

November 4, 2009

Current law says a former band director faces up to 45 years in prison for allegations that he engaged in sexual activity with a student. ...more

July 17, 2009

Appeal is expected in Jimmie Tyson's conviction in attack on John Kelly. ...more

May 16, 2009

Nostalgia was the dominant theme at the gala honoring photographer Gladys Jeffcoat for her life's work - capturing on film nearly a half-century of history in her small hometown. Jeffcoat received the Heritage Award at Plant City Photo Archives' seventh annual gala Thursday at Red Rose Ballroom at Red Rose Inn and Suites. ...more

April 1, 2009

More than 45 years ago, as attorney general of Minnesota, I joined with the attorneys general of 21 states in asking the Supreme Court to ensure that counsel would be appointed for all people facing criminal charges who could not afford it. The court answered our plea. Yet today, its historic decision in Gideon v. Wainwright is at risk. ...more

March 14, 2009

A Highlands County jury began deliberating late Wednesday afternoon at the conclusion of the trial of three people charged in a 2008 Avon Park New Year's Eve brawl that involved police officers. ...more

March 12, 2009

It's no mystery the Pelican Players are known for their comedies and annual Follies. Now the group has a new gig: mystery theater. ...more

March 11, 2009

Jerry Kaiser is the only SCORE representative in Highlands County, and he is hoping that will change. ...more

February 22, 2009