The Hernando County Commission voted 4-1 Tuesday to ratify an employment contract for David Hamilton, paving the way for the Minnesotan to move here and take the reins of county administrator. ...more

February 5, 2008

With benefits, new county boss will earn $175,000. ...more

February 5, 2008

An important deadline for Florida's gas stations is on the horizon, and state regulators expect it may put hundreds of store owners out of business. ...more

February 5, 2008

In today's world, where camera phones and digital imagery have become commonplace, it seems that the importance of each photo has been diminished. ...more

January 27, 2008

In today's world, where camera phones and digital imagery have become commonplace, it seems that the importance of each photo has been diminished. ...more

January 25, 2008

Copper-wire thefts from Lakeland electrical substations peaked over the holidays, prompting police to ask the public for help in preventing the crimes. ...more

January 5, 2008

The United Daughters of the Confederacy decided to give to the community rather than to each other at a Dec. 8 gift exchange. ...more

January 5, 2008

From start to finish, fire commissioner Robert Giammarco barked about the board's tendency - in his view - to waste taxpayer money, but one colleague barked back, accusing him of being misguidedly tightfisted. ...more

November 30, 2007

The economy grew at a slower pace in the late fall as shoppers watched their pennies heading into the busy holiday season. ...more

November 29, 2007

SEBRING — Copper, the metal used to make pennies, has become a valuable commodity to thieves. Across the country, copper and brass theft has become an epidemic because of the money that can be made off selling the metals to scrap yards. And while copper theft from abandoned buildings, homes and businesses may take place in Highlands County, it hasn't become a trend, according to local authorities. "It's an ongoing problem, and every once in a while you see a rash in cases," said Maj. Mark Schrader, of the Highlands County Sheriff's Office. "I wouldn't say that we have a large number of cases involving it, though." ...more

October 26, 2007