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Opportunity, safety, freedom bring Latinos to this area

After a trip to Disney World, Juan Hernandez, then 32 years old, had a plan. Move his family of five out of a heavily populated, crime-ridden community in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico to Avon Park for a better life. ...more

January 3, 2010

What it takes to get the perfect 'shot'

For a photojournalist, the ultimate shot has perfect composition, emotion, tells the story, has a dynamic perspective and good lighting. ...more

January 2, 2010

American way

Trillions and trillions of dollars were lost and spent in 2009. Our politicians continue to show their corruption with utterly disgusting grabs for power, even passing a bride-laden health care plan on Christmas Eve that nearly a supermajority of Americans opposes. But let's take a step back for a moment. ...more

December 26, 2009

Last-minute shoppers hit mall for final fling

John White just wanted a breather. With bags at his feet and a cell phone ringing in his pocket, White took a rest Thursday near the large Christmas tree at The Shops at Wiregrass. All around him, people toted bags, pushed small children in strollers and window-shopped. ...more

December 25, 2009

Last-minute shoppers hit Wesley Chapel mall

December 24, 2009

Highway Safety director announces resignation

The head of Florida's Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Department is resigning. ...more

September 4, 2009

County's Traffic Fatalities In 2008 Drop

Traffic fatalities in Highlands County dropped slightly from 17 in 2007 to 16 last year, but about a third of the fatalities last year involved motorcycles, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. ...more

February 3, 2009