A husband and wife escaped unharmed but were left homeless Friday night when fire swept through and destroyed their two-story home at 2995 W. Shula Road in the Highlands Lake Fire District. ...more

November 1, 2008

Want to vote early? Today is your last chance. The county's two polling places will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. to accommodate voters. ...more

November 1, 2008

Last January, I wrote a column predicting that the suggested Spring Hill Fire Rescue merger "would be too hot for commissioners to handle." ...more

October 26, 2008

It is not known whether there will even be a Spring Hill Fire Rescue Board beyond this year. ...more

October 26, 2008

The question has been answered by voters twice before. Both times Spring Hill residents were opposed to an independent fire district. ...more

October 26, 2008

The fire district's two highest-ranking officers are getting raises during a salary freeze. ...more

October 24, 2008

Wednesday night was highlighted by a series of lasts for the Spring Hill Fire Rescue Board. ...more

October 23, 2008

County commissioners carved out time at their Tuesday meeting to inform people of the ordinance they crafted spelling out what would happen should the district become independent. ...more

October 23, 2008

Coller contract, business incentives also to be discussed ...more

October 20, 2008

The Spring Hill Fire Rescue District independence issue has ignited passions on both sides. ...more

October 20, 2008