Despite the objections of many North Oaks residents, addresses in their 296-unit condominium community will be changed early next year by Hillsborough County. ...more

December 5, 2007

Tuesday was Independence Day for the High Point Volunteer Fire Department. ...more

December 5, 2007

Barbara Lumsden Lovelace agrees with the idea of honoring the fallen sheriff's sergeant who was shot on Lumsden Road. ...more

December 4, 2007

More than 1,350 apartment and condominium residents have had their addresses changed this year by the Hillsborough County 911 Administration. ...more

October 10, 2007

With this being the sixth anniversary, some commentators have wondered whether or not 'it's time to scale back 9/11 events.' ...more

September 15, 2007

An elementary school marks the anniversary of Sept. 11 by delivering boxes of goodies to first-responders and community service workers. ...more

September 15, 2007

Boxes trimmed in red, white and blue lined the corridor of Symmes Elementary School last week while parents and students worked to fill them with goodies and top them with finishing touches of patriotic ribbon bows. ...more

September 13, 2007

Once again, the city will pause for four moments of silence to mark the attacks that killed more than 2,700 people. Family members will lay flowers where the twin towers fell, and the names of victims will be read. ...more

September 11, 2007

In years past, as the nation remembered the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, the thoughts of Seven Springs Middle School students turned to the people who lost their lives in New York, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania. ...more

September 9, 2007

When the hurricanes of 2005 hit the Gulf Coast, few of us would have believed that two years later, we would still be taking about the overwhelming needs of the survivors. Yet, as we look back on the devastation and see the slow pace of recovery, we understand that this conversation may be with us for years to come. Any conversation of recovery efforts must include a resounding "thank you" to the many people who came together in response to the worst hurricane season in the history of our country. Thanks to all the first responders who made their way to the Gulf Coast region, with only a desire to help in their hearts. Thanks to the thousands who kept coming to the affected area to aid in recovery. Thanks to supporters who provided the financial resources to make the relief and recovery activities possible. In the midst of what became a national emergency, the people of Highlands County responded. We showed character; a team of caring citizens, community leaders and community organizations who chipped in to make the recovery effort meaningful. ...more

September 9, 2007