LAND O' LAKES - The Pasco-Hernando Early Learning Coalition released an upbeat annual report Friday in which the chairwoman said 2007-08 came to an end with a new executive director providing strong leadership and the coalition board "unified." ...more

November 22, 2008

A year ago, Hillsborough County's Affordable Housing Office lost $2 million in federal money for not committing the funds to eligible projects in time. ...more

November 12, 2008

A year ago, Hillsborough County's Affordable Housing Office lost $2 million in federal money for not committing the funds to eligible projects in time. ...more

November 11, 2008

Nazdar, It's almost that time again - the election of community officers in January for the ensuing year. Seats up for election are president, treasurer and director. If you are interested, applications must be filled out and can be obtained at our post office on U.S. 41 near the yellow caution light from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Any cardholding member of the community is eligible to run. ...more

November 9, 2008

I read, sometimes with amusement, John Reiners' column in your newspaper. I have met and spoke with John on a few occasions, but try to stay away from politics knowing his views and mine aren't always the same. I also know John's charming and very talented wife, Marsha. I had the fortune to be with her in a few plays at Stage West, and not only can she sing, but is also a very fine actress. ...more

September 7, 2008

Well, let us thank God for all little favors. The Barack Obama week long circus at Denver is finally over and what did it prove? It proved that Obama is still an empty suit and no more qualified to be president of the USA than my German shepherd. He still offers only a glib tongue and an air of complete arrogance. Nothing he has shown makes him a qualified candidate. ...more

August 31, 2008

It may have officially started Aug. 1, but the Samaritan Project, created to aid needy families in and around the city, has been helping people for months. ...more

August 8, 2008

SEBRING — Of Highlands County's nine baby deaths in 2007, three are a result of mothers sleeping with their babies. It's called co-sleeping, and officials say it's a big problem in Highlands County. Deborah Hadley, program manager of Healthy Families for Highlands County, said family support workers with Healthy Families, who visit mothers in the home, are reporting many teen mothers sleeping with babies in their bed. "We have a huge problem with co-sleeping," Hadley said. "Some of our parents use drugs or alcohol, and it concerns us greatly that that have babies in the bed with them." Hadley said some mothers say co-sleeping is a cultural habit they don't want to change and others say they cannot afford cribs for their babies. ...more

June 2, 2008

High fuel costs for shipments is motivating a local food bank to grow its own food. ...more

May 21, 2008

SULPHUR SPRINGS - At 2 p.m. Tuesday, Metropolitan Ministries will hold the groundbreaking for 12 apartments that will be homes for the formerly homeless. The Sanctuary, 750 E. Waters Ave., will be built on the former site of the Calvary United Methodist Church's sanctuary and fellowship hall. The facility was torn down within the past week. ...more

May 12, 2008