TOWN 'N COUNTRY - When Kathy Makely was looking for a house to replace her apartment in Town 'N Country, her one request for her husband was to look for a home nearby. ...more

December 5, 2007

Many of you probably remember when Nafta began, back when George Bush Sr. was president. The whole picture was not presented, but it has become obvious that this has not benefited the American people. ...more

November 21, 2007

TAMPA - According to all the hype surrounding Winter Haven boxer Andre Berto, the 24-year-old is destined to get a title. Tonight at Atlantic City's Boardwalk Hall, he gets that shot. ...more

September 28, 2007

Should the superintendent of Highlands County Schools be elected or appointed? If you own or operate a local business (builder, Realtor, restaurant, etc.) If you are a practicing professional, if you depend on the growth and prosperity of our county for your livelihood, or you are a parent with children in our public schools, you should be concerned that some of our local public schools have consistently been graded D schools. Do potential new residents decide not to locate in Highlands County because of the reputation (deserved or not) of some of our schools? Have businesses that could provide quality jobs to our area decided not to locate in Highlands County fearing that they could not attract qualified employees (with school aged children) because of the reputation of some of our public schools? ...more

September 16, 2007