What's the lure outside of Highlands County? When you hit the road north, south, east or west and cross the county line, what's prompting you to leave Highlands County - family visit, shopping/entertainment, beaches/recreation, baseball/sports, medical appointments. ...more

July 17, 2009

We're told not to judge a book by its cover, but the title drops clues which can't easily be ignored. ...more

February 1, 2009

Unwanted stress can crop up unexpectedly for people coping with serious illnesses. Michelle Riba, a professor of psychiatry and associate chair for integrated medicine and psychiatric services at the University of Michigan Health System, says there are ways to steer clear of these unnecessary stresses. Here's one such tip: ...more

January 10, 2009

Mary Billman often relies on volunteer drivers to take her to and from chemotherapy treatments at her doctors' office in Tampa. ...more

July 2, 2008

The shutdown of Plant City Transit will leave some longtime passengers looking for a ride. ...more

June 25, 2008

It's a lot of money, $100,000. Gulfcoast Oncology Foundation, a Bay area charity for cancer patients, has been promised that sum - if it can raise enough money to match the donation. Director Jane Morse-Swett says the foundation is about halfway there. ...more

June 21, 2008

Green Bean To Host 'A Day At The Spa' SPRING HILL - Green Bean Organic Market will host "A Day At The Spa" on Saturday, June 21, at the store located at 11020 Northcliffe Blvd. The event will feature a choice of a free spa treatment, such as, a 10-minute chair massage; a professional facial featuring Devita Italian tomato or cappuccino masks; a manicure with the Green Bean's new line of vegan nail lacquer from SpaRitual; makeup makeovers with Larenim all-natural makeup; or $10 off a salon hair cut and style at NYLA Salon. Gift baskets will be auctioned off (with proceeds to benefit a friend in need), and complimentary organic wine, chocolate, and henna tattooing will be offered. Reservations are required before June 21 for the spa treatment, so either visit the Green Bean to sign up or call the store at 352-688-7979. ...more

June 12, 2008

Nine months after he was arrested in South Carolina, former University of South Florida student Youssef Megahed walked out of a federal courthouse Monday, free to live in his parents' home while prosecutors appeal an evidence ruling. ...more

May 6, 2008

TAMPA – Nine months after he was arrested in South Carolina, former University of South Florida student Youssef Megahed walked out of a federal courthouse Monday, free to live in his parents' house while prosecutors appeal an evidence ruling. ...more

May 5, 2008

Why Spring Hill? Nia Diebel's letter, "Is there life in Spring Hill?" expresses frustration with some of the shortcomings of Spring Hill. Diebel apparently believes these shortcomings are the result of the "rather selfish attitudes of the so-called 'greatest generation' ... (that) place their whims and wants over valid needs for a community that is growing (as they) shuffle along and ... seem confused and not much engaged in life beyond medical appointments and early dinner specials." ...more

February 6, 2008