One of Hillsborough County's most notorious landlords has been released early from federal prison because of his failing mental and physical health. ...more

December 24, 2009

Lieberman loses fan I at one time thought Sen. Joseph Lieberman to be an honorable man. Since, I have observed the changes in his stand on a number of issues that are essential for the good of the country. ...more

December 20, 2009

The Holiday Recreation Complex is hosting a youth volleyball league for boys and girls age 10-15. Parents must bring proof of age during registration, which ends Jan. 14. Space is limited and the league costs $25 per participant. ...more

December 12, 2009

Maxim Healthcare Services has scheduled three H1N1 vaccination clinics to be held the first week in December. Individuals covered by the criteria set by Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines will be eligible to receive either the live nasal vaccine or the shot that does not contain the live vaccine. ...more

November 26, 2009

The Highlands County Health Department has received enough 2009 H1N1 Vaccine to hold vaccination clinics for students at the local schools. ...more

November 11, 2009

Have you dreamed of being a festival queen or other member of festival royalty? If so, signups are coming soon for both the Florida Strawberry Festival's pageants. ...more

October 23, 2009

An Okeechobee man remained in jail Tuesday on a $50,000 bond after allegedly secretly taking a victim from her residence without her legal guardian's consent. ...more

February 25, 2009

PLANT CITY The path to Florida Strawberry Festival queen sometimes begins with the Junior Royalty pageant. Girls 5 to 15 as of Jan. 1 who are interested in competing in next year's contest need to be at the festival's expo building Nov. 17 for a mandatory meeting, when applications will be distributed. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and close at 7. No one will be allowed to enter the building before 6:30 or after 7. ...more

November 8, 2008

Determining whether one of Hillsborough County's most notorious former landlords will ever go to prison has become a never-ending case, an exasperated federal judge said today. ...more

October 31, 2008

OMAHA, Neb. - Two boys ages 15 and 11 were left at Nebraska hospitals over the weekend, the first youngsters surrendered under the state's new safe-haven law that allows caregivers to abandon children and teens as well as infants, officials said. ...more

September 16, 2008