Alice Boose may be losing her sight, but she continues to train guide dogs that will help the blind. ...more

January 2, 2009

I have not commented on the building of the the new proposed sheriff building. I grew up in Sebring and in 1974 began my career with the Highlands County Sheriff's Office. I learned through three sheriffs that a department works together. Now, employees must answer the phone and answer "sheriff's office" or "office of sheriff." It's just semantics to most, but it's still a loss. The public must realize that these are honorable servants (mostly.) They deserve not to be disposed of, or shoved or shuttled around. When they selected this employment or career, with conditions of danger, terrible hours, weather, pay, etc., I learned that you don't survive, you endure semantics. True, your perception is still altered. Driving by the vacated Winn- Dixie store on Kenilworth and Lakeview, I thought that it was a large building on a vast lot, located in Sebring, close to the courthouse, jail and government buildings. If the new sheriff's office is built, what effect or loss to the economy is there to the city of Sebring? ...more

August 22, 2008

Of all the things Annika Sorenstam has done in golf, this is not one of them. ...more

June 28, 2008

It'll be up to a judge or jury to separate fact from emotion in hearing a lawsuit that blames a husband and wife for not saving a man's life when he was stricken during dinner two years ago. But the simple fact that the complaint was filed is chilling. ...more

June 20, 2008

A Strong Role Model Regarding "What's The Hardship: Fame Or Front Line" (Our Opinion, Jan. 24): ...more

January 30, 2008