An estimated 40 percent of the caregivers in the United States are middle-aged men or older and it appears these men are rolling up their sleeves, jumping in and getting their hands dirty. ...more

December 24, 2009

Peace of Highlands County would like to give as a gift to our fellow Highlands County citizens the following quote from the magazine Daily Word: "When I witness discord among people, I may wonder how we can live together in peace. Divisions polarize, but I can be part of a peaceful alternative. I know that all people originate from the same divine source. Every person of every faith, tradition, lifestyle and nationality is a child of God. Even though family members may not always agree, we are all bound together by the love of God. Like spokes on a wheel, no matter which direction each of us points, we all connect at the center. ...more

December 16, 2009

Volunteers are the backbone of the Florida Strawberry Festival, and the festival expressed its appreciation recently with a banquet in their honor. ...more

December 9, 2009

In a packed ceremony Monday morning at the Tampa Convention Center, 413 people from 74 countries were sworn in as U.S. citizens while family members and friends watched. ...more

December 8, 2009

More than 400 people from roughly 74 countries were in as United States citizens today at the Tampa Convention Center. Among those taking the oath of allegiance was Ukraine native Oleg Prudius, billed in the ring as wrestler Vladimir Kozlov. ...more

December 7, 2009

A Ruskin couple and their 5-year-old son were the victims of a deadly crash Sunday evening. Gerald Pittman, 29, his wife, Sylvia Pittman, 27, and their son Jarod died at the scene, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said. ...more

November 30, 2009

There could be a blackout at Florida Field on Saturday. An eye blackout that is. ...more

November 24, 2009

The family of a woman who was killed by a hit-and-run driver is hoping the teenager will get prison. ...more

November 24, 2009

Hospital Days Crusade The Shriners of the Highlands Shrine Club and Shriners everywhere would like to express their appreciation for all the businesses and people who contributed to our Hospital Days Crusade from Oct. 28-Nov. 7. ...more

November 23, 2009

This Thanksgiving time coming up can be the same old get together time, or you can show your loved ones and friends that your prayer over the "vittles" is more than lip-service. ...more

November 22, 2009