The small-government crusader running for Congress stood on the steps of the courthouse behind a podium and microphone. ...more

November 8, 2009

Lions face Crusaders in regular season finale ...more

October 29, 2009

County Commissioner Jim Adkins said he will ask his colleagues Tuesday to rethink their vote on charging citizens for the creation of government reports. ...more

March 8, 2009

The law regarding use of workers' compensation benefits is clear: It is to be paid out to someone who is hurt or injured on the job. ...more

February 26, 2009

Linda Hayward is back in the petition business. ...more

November 21, 2008

I read Terri Otterman's column on "A Change We Can Believe In," in Highlands Today and found it very interesting. With the primary elections at hand and all the candidates calling for change, your column was very timely. Without getting overly political, I am leaning toward a Mormon candidate. I wanted to know more about the Mormon church, their mission regarding Christianity and their view on politics. I was pleased to find out through the church's Web site that political neutrality is their position. The church's mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ, not to elect politicians. Many Christians believe the Mormon church to be a cult; it is not. The Mormon church is as much Jesus Christ-centered as any other Christian denominational church. In short, at this time, when we have many voters who lack knowledge of the Mormon church, you could apply your views to your readership. You also must stay neutral in your writings regarding politics. ...more

January 19, 2008

Educator. Coach. Pastor. Father and grandfather. Prison evangelist. Community servant. The Rev. Abe Brown is one of Tampa's last surviving icons from the days before people of color had rights. Some of his peers were more vocal in their leadership — the late Rev. Leon Lowry and Bob Gilder, to name two. Brown, meanwhile, quietly influenced thousands of lives and change in this community. It is only fitting that his biblical name means "father of many nations." "He's the property of history. Our history," says Tampa's poet laureate, James Tokley. "He is the coach of men, of the community and of the hopeless." At the end of the year, Brown, now 80, retires from one job so he can plunge into another. Although he has certainly earned the right to enjoy some time off, that's just not his nature. Because wherever there's work that needs to be done, there is Abe Brown. ...more

December 23, 2007

Coach wasn't putting up with anything from Al Barnes. The teenager knew that when he saw Abe Brown on the porch, talking to his mama. ...more

December 23, 2007

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November 17, 2007

As Rick Sanson's 11-0 Keswick team gathered in prayer and congratulations following their 48-27 defeat of 5-6 Lakeland Victory Christian, news of Bradenton Prep's win against Orlando Pine Castle Christian ushered in a sonorous roar. The Crusaders, in their first playoff victory, knew that they will continue playing in the Class 1B playoffs at home. ...more

November 17, 2007