John Reiniers in his Hernando Today's Sunday column noted "that the Democrats now have power that Republicans have never enjoyed." And that the Democrats "seem not to care about public opinion." ...more

December 30, 2009

Political seasoning Regarding Guy Kenney's letter, "Getting really tired of professional, power-hungry politicians in Florida" (Nov. 26), what is this guy talking about? Jim Norman has been in only one office during his political career, and that's as a Hillsborough County commissioner. He had two terms in one district and two terms in a countywide district. He has to seek another office because of term limits. ...more

December 1, 2009

I must comment on Jim Robertson's letter. Jim, I hate to tell you but it is 2009; times have changed. It is not just America anymore, it's the world. Global economic situations shape the times. Hey, I miss Aunt Bea, Opie, Andy, Howdy Doody and The Cleavers, etc. ...more

September 9, 2009

I write this in good faith, do you believe in the Christian way and fear God at all? Then you will realize the spiritual warfare at hand in this crucial hour, in our nations and state. This election is just that, if you do not vote Bible we are in serious trouble. This election should not be about black, white, Hispanic, etc., it should be about moral and spiritual Bible believing people coming together for mercy and blessings from God to us, not how taxes, medical issues, war, or recessions are being promised to go away on both sides, but our love for our nation to stand up and vote prolife. ...more

November 4, 2008

A local man prosecutors say was part of the Gambino organized crime family says he is being prosecuted under harsh federal laws because he knows people from his old New York neighborhood. ...more

October 14, 2008

Sheriff Benton was quoted in Highlands Today dated July 16 when defending the huge increase in the sheriff's budget. "You folks asked for it, you got it," the sheriff asserted, indicating that she had given citizens what they wanted in terms of services. ...more

August 29, 2008

Sanctuary In U.S. Courts Regarding "Supreme Court Says Detainees Can Seek 'Relief' " (front page, June 13): ...more

June 21, 2008

Career Day enlightening for reporter. ...more

May 23, 2008

Earl Column Refreshing Re: Fran Earl's weekly column. ...more

May 13, 2008

When my friends and I were bored in high school, we entertained ourselves with the word game Hangman. ...more

February 24, 2008