Protectionism, if it becomes a widespread practice, will do further damage to the already tumultuous financial markets and none the better for a short-term recovery to a healthy global economy. ...more

February 20, 2009

As Florida school districts face the most pressing financial crisis in modern history, an opportunity has once again surfaced that would help level the playing field of school governance with the other 49 states. ...more

February 8, 2009

Early voting is hectic in every state where the practice is allowed. Highlands County is no exception. It's impressive to see so many people taking time out of their day to cast a ballot for what might be the most important presidential vote in modern history. We hope that trend continues through Election Day on Tuesday. ...more

November 2, 2008

Don't expect to see Barry Bonds showing up in a pennant race. The all-time home run leader has not received a single offer, agent Jeff Borris said Monday. He dismissed recent reports of interest from Arizona, Boston and the New York Mets. ...more

July 15, 2008

one of the worst earthquakes in modern history. More than 40,000 people have been found dead so far. Additionally, a number of record setting tornadoes have hammered the midwestern United States. ...more

June 8, 2008

At the time this article is being written, several devastating catastrophes have happened in just a matter of days. ...more

June 7, 2008

If you want to know how Florida went from a sparsely populated backwater state to a booming, multicultural destination point, then tune in tonight for a new documentary on Florida's topsy-turvy modern history. ...more

October 18, 2007