Not everyone in Highlands County opposes everything our president is trying to accomplish. There are many of us in this county who understand the significance this health reform bill holds for the many residents in this county. Many families in our community will benefit from this reform yet these same people are the ones watching extreme conservative television and being spoon-fed rhetoric nonsense. When we free ourselves from the fear that controls us we can think clearly about what our options are. When we shed our prejudices we can work together to restore this county's greatness and return to a time when our middle class was valued and valuable. ...more

November 11, 2009

Sometimes, a little fear can go a long way. Hearing that their opponent, Brandon (18-7) was a near equal of state power Plant, legend and rumor had the host Hurricanes believing they would need their best game to survive and advance in the Class 6A region quarterfinal. The result far exceeded Palm Harbor University's expectations. ...more

November 5, 2009

As people are once again learning, producing vaccines against influenza viruses is not an easy thing. Back in 2004, many will recall, there was a shortage of vaccine for what we have come to call the "seasonal" flu. One of only two pharmaceutical companies still making vaccine at the time had to shut down its production facility in England because of contamination problems. ...more

October 27, 2009

Police brutality In the 16 years I've lived in Hernando County, I have noticed an increasing degree of aggressiveness in law enforcement officers throughout our county and country. ...more

October 18, 2009

GAINESVILLE - The cost for Florida to send two extra airplanes to Kentucky for the Gators' 41-7 win last weekend had a minimal impact on its budget - at a cost of $4,055 for the trip to Lexington and back. ...more

October 2, 2009

I smile once again this year at the ironic situation I see at most Christian churches in the area these days during the October event commonly called Halloween. ...more

October 1, 2009

It's déja vu all over again. Joseph McCarthy is alive and well. Remember the 1940s and '50s, when there was a communist under every bush? Well it seems the Republicans have brought him back. "Obama and his staff are all communists!" What's next, a bomb shelter in every yard? Good grief! Find a new slogan; something that makes sense, not a campaign of fear again. ...more

September 30, 2009

What great letters to the editor on Aug. 30! I share the thoughts of Terry Collins and Daniel Burke. Obama's health care plan is scary and I along with many others don't want it. Our families and friends in Massachusetts have never liked the "cruel" marks that Sen. Ted Kennedy left on the sands of time. ...more

September 6, 2009

Board out of touch School board members need to take a hard look at themselves. They are a paid board that should also be accountable. ...more

August 14, 2009

Current law says a former band director faces up to 45 years in prison for allegations that he engaged in sexual activity with a student. ...more

July 17, 2009