More than 30 years ago I heard the now late Rev. E .C. Hill state, "I do not trust the left wing or the right wing because they are both flapping off the same bird, and it is a bird of destruction." ...more

November 3, 2009

Pasco County is lining up for a big chunk to the federal government's stimulus money. We're not sure the things the county plans to do with the money will help the county's housing-dependent economy. ...more

February 7, 2009

PLANT CITY - The Florida Strawberry Festival has a suggestion for last-minute Christmas shoppers who don't want to deal with the crowds at the malls: Tickets to the festival and its headline shows make great stocking stuffers. ...more

December 22, 2008

Perhaps it's somewhat anticlimactic, but the University of South Florida is officially headed to the magicJack St. Petersburg Bowl. ...more

December 6, 2008

After the high-profile recalls of millions of lead-contaminated toys last year, a watchdog group said Wednesday that its tests found fewer toys with high levels of chemicals in them this year. But about a third of the toys tested still contained a worrisome level of chemicals. ...more

December 4, 2008

In response to Millie Grime's letter (Highlands Today Sept. 11) regarding the contributions to Mr. Grimming's campaign, I wish to share information regarding those contributions. First of all, if you check the records, Mr. Grimming has not received any contributions from Michigan. He has received contributions from Illinois. This is due to family support and the respect he earned from colleagues during his years with the Illinois State Police. During his tenure he rose through the ranks from a patrolman to become deputy director. ...more

September 14, 2008

The producers of "The Meow Mix Game Show" are coming to Tampa on June 28 and 29 for a talent hunt. ...more

June 16, 2008