On May 16, a wonderful event occurred: a celebration of life and caring. Jason Pearson was horribly injured in a motorcycle accident and needs help for medical bills. This wonderful community of Sebring citizens, led by bikers of Highlands County, spent the day traveling to seven different establishments to eat, drink and celebrate Jason's recovery. Go bikers! ...more

May 22, 2009

With the slumping economy having left countless local families in a financial crisis, pro golfer Lee Janzen teamed up with Metropolitan Ministries and Feed the Children to help. ...more

March 17, 2009

LAND O' LAKES - A new policy intended to enhance security and reduce costs will restrict what mail is delivered to Pasco County jail inmates, the sheriff's office has announced. ...more

March 15, 2009

Share your comments and see what luxuries others have - or have not - given up in these tough times. ...more

March 13, 2009

Well done, Learning Gate Community School. Adults acting like adults. ...more

March 4, 2009

Well done, Learning Gate Community School. Adults acting like adults. ...more

March 4, 2009

Like businesses big and small in this sinking economy, charitable organizations are struggling. ...more

February 24, 2009

The weaker retailers are tumbling toward bankruptcy as the recession continues. ...more

February 20, 2009

Last week the U.S. House of Representatives passed an economic stimulus bill that would cost the American taxpayer $819 billion - enough to give every man, woman, and child almost $2,700. This would be the most expensive spending bill in history, costing more than the equivalent cost of the New Deal, the Marshall Plan and the Louisiana Purchase combined. ...more

February 11, 2009

The financial-services firm Edward Jones ranked No. 2 on FORTUNE magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For 2009" list in its 10th year on the prestigious list, according to Edward Burnside, a financial advisor in Sebring. Edward Jones also ranked No. 1 for large-sized companies. ...more

February 8, 2009