Paul Benedetti has been slapped with at least five fines worth more than $1,000 during his time in Spring Hill. ...more

February 9, 2008

TAMPA - A Wesley Chapel couple with a troubled son get marriage counseling and parenting help on the next "Supernanny," at 9 p.m. Wednesday on ABC. ...more

February 5, 2008

Plans are on track to build a $2.5 million station to replace one decertified by the county in 2005. ...more

January 26, 2008

An Episcopal diocese in central California voted Saturday to split with the national denomination over disagreements about the role of gays and lesbians in the church. ...more

December 9, 2007

Southwest Middle School in Lakeland takes in nearly 1,000 students each day, a mix of races, cultures and ages. ...more

December 7, 2007

Well, Christmas is just around the corner. I made a Christmas wish last year, in the Highlands Today, and I am making the same wish for this Christmas. I would like to see more fair-minded men and women, who are dedicated to their jobs of governing this great country. As yet, I haven't seen much progress being made, still seeing the same disagreements among our political leaders. They all must put our great country first; as we all know "Together we stand, divided we fall." We are all Americans regardless of our politics, whether it be Democrat or Republican. ...more

December 1, 2007

Thanksgiving is not just a time to break bread and share warmth with family and friends. It is a time to honor the cook. ...more

November 22, 2007

ORLANDO As expected, arguments about conservative credentials created the most fireworks in a debate among Republican presidential primary candidates Sunday night, but disagreements about education, health care and entitlement programs generated the most substance. ...more

October 22, 2007

SEBRING — Staff bonuses are in the offing at seven Highlands County schools that will receive incentives totaling more than $500,000 for their academic achievement in the 2006-07 school year. The state's School Recognition Program awards $100 per student to schools that achieve an "A" based on the school grading criteria or improve at least one grade from the previous year. ...more

October 3, 2007

If you're dissatisfied with state or local taxes, today's your opportunity to vent. The Florida Taxation and Budget Reform Commission will listen to the public from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on the 26th floor of the County Center in Tampa. ...more

October 3, 2007