Sebring wrestling coach Josh Miller kept waiting for his team to turn the corner. He wanted to see the Blue Streaks win matches with technique, not just talent. ...more

December 15, 2009

The top 10 list for gas guzzlers for 2010 have come out; the bottom two are American, the rest are Japanese, British and German. Yes, Hummer made number 10 but was forgiven due to its unmatched off-road capabilities. No. 1 goes to the Porsche Cayenne. Now, why is the outcry against the Hummer not heard for the foreign cars? Nobody bad mouths the foreign cars for bad gas mileage like they do American cars. ...more

December 14, 2009

Once again we are being subjected to the travesty of watching the latest major celebrity, Mr. Woods (also see politicians, cinema, etc.), stand before the American populace beating his breast and asking forgiveness for his transgressions. The only thing that he/they are actually sorry for is that he/they got caught. However, he has been told by his handlers that "we the people" will understand any bad behavior and put up with it, provided it is admitted to and forgiveness is pleaded for. What a farce. ...more

December 14, 2009

Pharmaceutical companies and every other special interest group-industry do indeed have a strong grip on our elected representatives (editorial of Dec. 10.) The people's business doesn't get done because of the need for elected officials to constantly raise money to afford to run for re-election. Money comes from drug, oil, dairy, financial, meat and virtually every industry in the country as well as some outside the country to buy the votes of the peoples' representatives. In our system, voting out the incumbents simply replaces them with other special interest agents. ...more

December 14, 2009

We, along with many of our neighbors, would like to commend and thank Reliable Sanitation for having such a great group of guys who pick up the garbage and brush every week, especially when it's hot, rainy and windy and providing such a great service. ...more

December 13, 2009

Unlike other counties in the region, Highlands County doesn't offer tax abatement as an incentive to attract businesses here. ...more

December 13, 2009

The holidays are times for family gatherings and happy memories, but for families caring for loved ones with memory impairment, the holidays may be filled with stress and frustration. To assist families and people coping with Alzheimer's during the holidays, the Florida Gulf Cost Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association developed 10 survival tips: ...more

December 13, 2009

This weeks business profile features A Few Good Cars Location, located at 1086 Lakeview Drive, Sebring. ...more

December 13, 2009

Nothing came easy for the Sebring Blue Streaks on Friday night - not passing, not dribbling, certainly not shooting. ...more

December 13, 2009

Police say they arrested two men after they opened fire at another car while all were driving down Lakeview Drive Thursday night. ...more

December 13, 2009