As Tony Harris can tell you, picking out a Christmas tree for the governor is a big honor. ...more

December 3, 2008

A Lacoochee Elementary School kindergarten class arrived at Ergle Christmas Tree Farm this morning wearing Santa hats and ready to embark on a special holiday mission. ...more

December 2, 2008

The Critter Adoption and Rescue Effort (CARE) no-kill shelter for homeless dogs and cats is having its seventh annual Tree of Lights for the Animals fundraiser now through Christmas. ...more

November 21, 2008

Government, Do Your Job Regarding "Merry Christmas, Now Get To Work" (Our Opinion, Dec. 21): ...more

December 29, 2007

New County Commission Should Hire Administrator Re: "Committee Narrows Top Boss List To Three," Dec. 22, Hernando Today. ...more

December 27, 2007

The community's spirit of giving helped a local food bank at just the right time. ...more

December 26, 2007

This recent guest column by Dr. Leonard Peikoff was a very interesting, thought-provoking read. His historical timelines and explanations were well researched, easy to follow and shed light on many of the Christmas traditions that we enjoy today. His comment of "let's take the Christ out of Christmas, and turn the holiday into a guiltlessly egoistic, pro-reason, this-worldly, commercial celebration," made me ponder if that hadn't actually already been accomplished. Many no doubt find themselves experiencing Dr. Peikoff's kind of Christmas year after year. While they attempt to have a joyous, bountiful holiday, filled with the mirth and overindulgence they see marketed all around them, they later find themselves feeling empty as they clean up the discarded papers, wash loads of dishes and berate themselves for eating or drinking too much once again. The end result winds up being the same year after year; more debt, more pounds to lose and children who still desire the latest, greatest thing, even in the midst of their overabundance. ...more

December 24, 2007

Every year I hear the same questions: How politically correct is it to celebrate Christmas or have Christmas tree in public? Is it OK to send a Christmas greetings to your coworkers and colleagues? ...more

December 24, 2007

Wendy Derkits stood in front of the camera to deliver a holiday message. ...more

December 23, 2007

Presidential candidate Mike Huckabee issued a new videotape where he wished Americans a "Merry Christmas." ...more

December 20, 2007