Steve Levstik and his wife got 15 minutes of warning before flames swept through their neighborhood. That was 15 minutes more than last time. ...more

October 25, 2007

It's always tragic when a life is lost on the roads but nothing beats the loss when a teen dies during a road crash. This year so far, teenage road fatalities in Highlands County have gone up compared to last year. These grim statistics should put us all on red alert and ensure the statistic does not repeat itself next year. From Jan. 1 through the end of September, there were three teen fatalities in the county, including that of an 18-year-old, according the Florida Highway Patrol's Arcadia office. ...more

October 23, 2007

Misguided MAP I feel compelled to write about the newest performance pay plan, Merit Award Program (MAP), that will be voted on in the school district. ...more

September 14, 2007