I am somewhat dismayed by the recent letter concerning "loud aircraft." I also hear the aircraft but instead of being bothered by it, my wife and I enjoy the sound. The sound of the aircrafts indicates that our military is being trained. Training in a safe zone helps to enable the members of our military to perform their missions and return safely from the combat zones. ...more

May 25, 2009

The Girl Scouts of West Central Florida wrapped up their cookie program March 29. Proceeds support nearly 30,000 local Girl Scouts, helping to build girls of courage, confidence and character. ...more

April 8, 2009

It's that time again. Through March 22, Girl Scouts will be peddling your favorite cookie predilections, including perennials such as Thin Mints, Samoas and Do-Si-Dos. Proceeds support nearly 30,000 Girl Scouts in the community. ...more

February 18, 2009

An army of troops deployed this month locally and nationwide are on a mission to knock on doors with a sweet sales pitch. ...more

January 21, 2009

It's that time of year again when Girl Scouts head out in force to sell their famous cookies. ...more

January 8, 2009

Friday marks the official start of Girl Scout cookie sales, which means a work colleague or young sprite wearing green soon will be enticing you with an order form pushing Thin Mints, Do-Si-Dos, Samoas, Tagalongs and other favorites. ...more

January 7, 2009

James Cherry's military comrades consider him an American hero. The retired U.S. Army Special Operations staff sergeant fought in five combat zones during his 1990-96 tenure, incurring several injuries that included a dislocated shoulder and a bullet wound to the chest. ...more

December 24, 2008

Three Bay area members of Congress — Reps. Gus Bilirakis, Kathy Castor and Adam Putnam — say they intend to launch new congressional efforts to create a free-mail-to-troops program for service members in combat zones. ...more

December 23, 2008

Santa's back at the North Pole, kicking up his feet, but greeting card season is far from over - especially for the multitudes of hobbyists just looking for an excuse to craft a card. ...more

January 5, 2008

Have we lost perspective when we consider the issue of providing $75 per month to Highlands County military personnel on active duty in combat zones? From a moral prospective the idea has merit. When viewed from an ethical point of view it may point to greater problems relating to administration, bookkeeping and opportunity for fraud. ...more

January 4, 2008