The cost of energy has overshadowed everything else, even this Memorial Day as Americans consider staying closer to home and keeping some of those SUV behemoths in driveways. I think that might not be such a bad idea, staying at home for a few days. ...more

May 25, 2008

By now, the engines have been revved up and once again the P-38s have gathered into formation over the Pacific, with the specks of tiny islands barely visible in the distance. ...more

May 23, 2008

Editor's note: This is an excerpt from former Sebring resident Charles A. Martin's book "The Last Great Ace." The book is about Highlands County's most decorated soldier. Major Thomas B. McGuire, Jr. earned the Congressional Medal of Honor for his heroics as a pilot fighting in the South Pacific. Here is the first of three parts from chapter 28 of the book. This chapter tells of some of his heoric feats that earned him numerous honors, and nearly killed him. If you're interested in purchasing the book and reading the entire history, visit: http://www.lastgreatace.com/ ...more

February 6, 2008