Need help with your taxes? Good luck reaching the IRS. Three out of 10 people who call the toll-free help line this tax season won't get through to a human being — and that's if the agency meets its goals for service. ...more

January 6, 2010

Grow up, take a cut Editor's note: The following letter was written to Hernando County Supervisor of Elections Annie Williams and is reprinted here at the author's request. ...more

November 14, 2009

As more workers file for unemployment benefits, the federal government has agreed to add more resources to assist them as they seek their next job. ...more

March 13, 2009

With the Dow below 7,000, many investors are wondering whether they should keep their money in the market or make a run for it. ...more

March 4, 2009

Each in the coaching quartet is vying for the position left open when Tom Fisher retired in December after 20 years at the helm of the Bulldogs football program. During that span, Fisher led the program to a 124-89 record. ...more

March 3, 2009

Some federal stimulus-package dollars will definitely flow into Highlands County for road resurfacing and sidewalk construction projects. ...more

February 21, 2009

The school board will have another week to mull over ideas to slash the budget. ...more

February 18, 2009

The school board will have another week to mull over ideas to slash the budget. ...more

February 17, 2009

Local law enforcement is feeling the effect of a sharp drop in federal grant money. ...more

September 28, 2008

TAMPA - Nothing free lasts forever, even hurricane inspections. My Safe Florida Home officials are urging residents who want a free inspection to act now, as the program is rapidly closing on its goal of 400,000 inspections statewide. ...more

July 3, 2008