Green used to be just a color. Occasionally, it was used as an expression to mean inexperienced. But now the connotations that power this word run on solar panels. To admit to not recycling, to retain apathetic feelings toward polar bears, and to accuse the scientific community of fear-mongering is equated to blasphemy. ...more

December 16, 2009

Green used to be just a color. Occasionally, it was used as an expression to mean inexperienced. But now the connotations that power this word run on solar panels. To admit to not recycling, to retain apathetic feelings toward polar bears, and to accuse the scientific community of fear-mongering is equated to blasphemy. ...more

December 15, 2009

President Barack Obama is making another pitch Tuesday to save energy and help the economy by encouraging people to make their homes more energy-efficient. ...more

December 15, 2009

Christopher Allan Sortor told Tampa police he likes driving to bus stops to meet women and ask if they would like a ride. ...more

December 10, 2009

A real Christmas tree - it was a new sight and smell for 4 1/2- month-old Taryn as she accompanied her grandparents Monday on their annual venture to find just the right tree to centerpiece their holiday decorating. ...more

December 1, 2009

Once Highlands County residents have stuffed themselves full of turkey, they can stuff their shopping carts full of Christmas gifts as the holiday shopping season officially kicks off Friday. ...more

November 26, 2009

The Supreme Court on Monday denied John Allen Muhammad's request to stay his execution, clearing the way for Virginia to put to death the man who terrorized the Washington region as the Beltway Sniper. ...more

November 10, 2009

During last weekend's Dirty, Dirty Tour of Riverview Flower Farm, gardeners got a preview of the annuals and perennials bound for Home Depot garden centers this month. ...more

November 8, 2009

When Penny first started planning our Oct. 31 field trip to Riverview Flower Farm, we thought we'd be lucky to get 10 gardeners to come along. ...more

November 8, 2009

The demolition of the Home Depot sign is actually a sign of things to come - namely a new and larger ABC liquor store that will be built with the Orlando-based company's new prototype design. ...more

November 6, 2009