Diners got a surprise this week when Pasco County sheriff's deputies shut down the Morrison's Countryside Buffet restaurant during lunch Wednesday. ...more

September 27, 2008

Diners got a surprise this week when Pasco County sheriff's deputies shut down the Morrison's Countryside Buffet restaurant during lunch Wednesday. The restaurant at 5420 Gall Blvd. was closed for not paying rent. The landlord filed an eviction notice Aug. 8. "In a commercial eviction, the defendant is required to make a deposit for back rent to the clerk of court within five days," said Meredith Wester, attorney for the landlord. "If they fail to make a deposit, they waive all their defenses." ...more

September 26, 2008

This year's recipient of Hillsborough County's Moral Courage Award said renaming the award for the late conservative activist and businessman Ralph Hughes will bog down the honor in never-ending controversy. ...more

September 17, 2008

Last Monday I attended a meeting of the Highlands County Homeowners Association. As usual, Jack Richie and his fellow officers put together an informative and entertaining two hours. Invited to speak were Jeff Carlson, Ron Grimming, Guy Maxcy and Zane Thomas, all candidates for various elected positions in the county. ...more

September 14, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - A date with court is one that shouldn't be broken. If a defendant doesn't show when he's expected in court, it's a crime, and when a warrant is issued for his arrest it's a deputy's job to get him - again. ...more

September 10, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - A date with court is one that shouldn't be broken. If a defendant doesn't show when he's expected in court, it's a crime, and when a warrant is issued for his arrest it's a deputy's job to get him - again. ...more

August 30, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - Pasco County voters trickled to the polls Tuesday to decide a series of high-profile primary contests for congressional, state and county offices. ...more

August 27, 2008

Today is primary election day ...more

August 26, 2008

The three workers fired in Highlands County's Office of Management and Budget for "inappropriate" use of their instant messages lost their bid to win their jobs back on appeal. ...more

August 21, 2008

Dan Tipton and Paula O'Neil each view their backgrounds as their strengths. ...more

August 21, 2008