They might be classified as man's best friend, but dogs are still animals with animal instincts that sometimes come to the surface - with tragic results. ...more

December 17, 2009

The issue: Privatization of county government services. Our opinion: In some cases it makes a lot of sense, but officials should examine prospects carefully. ...more

March 22, 2009

There was just about everything you'd want for an afternoon of big-time college football Saturday at the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game. ...more

December 7, 2008

AT STAKE A spot in the Class 3A playoffs. This is a win-and-you're-in game for both teams. Spoto's 21-14 victory against Jesuit last week and Robinson's 24-21 victory against Sarasota Booker put them in this position. It would be the first playoff spot for Spoto, in its second season of varsity competition. ...more

November 7, 2008

SEBRING –– Visit Highlands County Animal Services today and you'll find two peacocks in a dog pen. You can also see two large hogs in a horse trailer. Plus four rabbits, huddled together in the corner of a wire dog crate. And then Darryl Scott, Animal Control director, can walk you past the dog and cat pens to see the two yearling cows he's holding in a small, wood fenced pen. "Just last week, we had chickens and ducks, too," Scott said. "We were able to get them out, by adoption." ...more

November 2, 2007