Richard Emmons of New Port Richey says people should help third-party candidates get on the ballot. ...more

January 29, 2008

Flanking the rear parking lot of a small shopping center near Busch Gardens, three small garages are rented to business owners who need extra storage space. ...more

January 26, 2008

TAMPA Flanking the rear parking lot of a small shopping center near Busch Gardens, three small garages are rented to business owners who need a little extra storage space. On Thursday, officers from several law enforcement agencies set up folding tables and opened laptops, taking inventory of items removed from the middle unit. ...more

January 25, 2008

It appears the Highlands County Commission is going to step up and do something good to support our troops who have been serving in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. It's a wonderful gesture and sure to help any local soldiers who have been serving their country and placing themselves in danger. If approved – and it appears it will be – any soldiers who have served in a combat role will receive a $75 per month stipend, for every month they serve in combat, from the county, which could mean an extra $900 per year depending on amount of time. Commissioners are considering this instead of giving a property tax break, which would only benefit troops who own homes. Veterans officials suggested making it a stipend for all combat soldiers, instead of just property owners, since so many of the troops in harms way are young and just getting started with their lives. Some other Florida counties are offering the property tax rebate, but Highlands County would be one of three counties offering stipends. ...more

December 21, 2007

As visitors and campers walked around the exhibits, the real star of the show was about 100 yards behind them. ...more

November 3, 2007

Although the Hillsborough River watershed encompasses more than 675 square miles in three counties and is the primary source of drinking water for Tampa, many give it little thought. ...more

October 26, 2007

Although the Hillsborough River watershed encompasses more than 675 square miles in three counties and is the primary source of drinking water for Tampa, many give it little thought. ...more

October 24, 2007

The nearly 40-year effort to guarantee a wild and scenic future for the Myakka River resumes this week. ...more

October 15, 2007

As football season drives toward midfield, fans can admire each squad's athleticism, strength and agility. ...more

October 6, 2007

New-home sales tumbled in August to the lowest level in seven years, a stark sign that the credit crunch is aggravating the painful housing slump. ...more

September 28, 2007