Floridians have requested 187,162 concealed-weapon permit applications over the last six months - an 82 percent increase compared with a year earlier. ...more

February 19, 2009

The American Red Cross national day of giving was Saturday, but with local donations down 43 percent, the Highlands County office also needs support. ...more

December 15, 2008

The spontaneity of buying a first motorcycle and riding off toward a distant horizon is gone, now that state law requires new riders to take safety classes that are hard to come by. ...more

September 5, 2008

A federal study detailing the increasing number of motorcycle fatalities across the country will be released today, according to a spokesman for the Governors Highway Safety Association in Washington, D.C. ...more

June 18, 2008

Where else can you raise pinkies and money for the community's good? Two high teas will feature elegantly decorated tables, champagne, tea sandwiches, scones, gourmet breads, Viennese delicacy platters and, of course, various teas. While they are enjoying the treats in a luxury setting, women can learn how to help their community. ...more

June 14, 2008

About seven years ago, Hillsborough Community College's Jack Evans repeatedly heard from auto collision shops that there was a great need for technicians. ...more

February 21, 2008

Four out of five child safety seats in vehicles are not properly installed. A free car-seat check will be conducted at All Children's Specialty Care of Pasco, Thursday, Nov. 8, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the group's parking lot, 4443 Rowan Road, New Port Richey. ...more

November 3, 2007