In Monday's editorial section, Linda Farnes is quoted as saying: "Allow states to extend health care to every one of their citizens." All I get from this message is "Gimme, Gimme, Gimme." ...more

December 5, 2009

Jason Carpenter had a simple goal when it came to today's Swamp Challenge - really make it a challenge. ...more

December 5, 2009

Here and now beside my love's hospital bed, reflecting on our first to third encounter when asked to be his partner in life, then laughing with a request to have 12 children with red hair like his, after our marriage vows, of course. ...more

December 5, 2009

The annual Sebring Christmas parade scheduled for tonight has been cancelled due to inclement weather. ...more

December 4, 2009

A two-vehicle accident at U.S. 27 and Valerie Boulevard just before 11 a.m. Friday injured one motorist. ...more

December 4, 2009

It's been said, sometimes whimsically, that "no good deed goes unpunished" and that has certainly proven true for the Spring Lake Improvement District Board. It is with great good fortune that the residents of Spring Lake are blessed with a board and district manager that does not spend time looking in the rear view mirror but instead is planning for the future of this fine community with its best interest at the forefront. ...more

December 3, 2009

This year, Highlands County will improve its jail and build new streets. ...more

December 3, 2009

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr. McAllister for his letter on Nov. 24. This was just what the Tea Party movement needed: some left wing nut to remind us why we are holding tea parties. And, he gave us lots more exposure than any of the newspapers in Highlands County, so again thanks Mr. McAllister. But, I do need to correct some of the things that he said: ...more

December 3, 2009

Dixie Youth Baseball is now accepting registrations for the following age groups: T-Ball (4-5), Pitching Machine (6-8) and Minors (9-10). ...more

December 3, 2009

This morning I woke up and went outside. I heard a racket and I looked up and saw Santa flying around, testing out a brand new sleigh. Upon a closer look I saw a tag on it which read "Made in China." ...more

December 3, 2009