So it's finally time to put 2008 to rest. This was not an easy year by any stretch of the imagination. The economy is limping into 2009 barely hanging on; many people have lost their jobs; area businesses have folded; foreclosures are coming in record numbers. ...more

December 31, 2008

The following people were booked Monday, Dec. 1 into the Highlands County Jail: ...more

December 3, 2008

A former inmate at the county jail is suing the facility three years after he was allegedly injured in a "heinous melee" over microwave use. ...more

November 26, 2008

The Bucs lost a lot more than a feature back when they put Earnest Graham on injured reserve Wednesday. They also lost a short-yardage back. A pretty good one at that. ...more

November 20, 2008

Not again, FSU hopes ...more

November 19, 2008

HOHENWALD, Tenn. — Officials at the Elephant Sanctuary say an underweight elephant confiscated by the USDA is on his way to Tennessee. ...more

November 8, 2008

Homeowners who switched their clocks last weekend but neglected to switch their sprinkler timers are risking fines. ...more

November 8, 2008

Homeowners who switched their clocks last weekend but neglected to switch their sprinkler timers are risking fines. ...more

November 7, 2008

10:37 a.m.: Clerks in at least three Hillsborough County voting precincts have failed to hand out the second page of ballots, leaving voters unable to vote on all the measures, Supervisor of Elections Buddy Johnson said. ...more

November 4, 2008

Brian Nelson of New Port Richey says "silver tongue" Barack Obama has convinced desperate people he is a savior. ...more

October 15, 2008