The smoke column from a burning house could be seen from the parking lot of the Brooksville Fire Department. But the fire engines in the bay stood silent. ...more

January 31, 2008

As the Legislature cut $1 billion from Florida's budget last year, one lawmaker wanted the state to sell one of its three planes to save $200,000 annually. ...more

January 7, 2008

This is Highlands Today's annual year-end run of the stories we covered that had a major impact on the local sports scene. The ranking was determined by the sports department: Sports editor Brian Gjurgevich, senior sports writer Mark Pinson and sports reporter Chris Hoffman. ...more

January 1, 2008

There are few county services more instrumental in saving lives than its EMS force ––and just like a fire department –– every second counts. Understanding how crucial it is to dispatch an ambulance as quickly as possible, and considering how our population balloons in the winter, our EMS officials have made some needed changes to make sure that everyone gets served on time. ...more

December 31, 2007

No one personifies the Sunshine State quite like Charlie Crist. It's "the golden age of the Florida Legislature," the governor said over and over this year. Property taxes were going to "drop like a rock." Last week's water summit with governors from Georgia and Alabama yielded "tremendous progress," and next month's referendum on tax relief is going to pass. ...more

December 30, 2007

All of West Pasco's high schools made the U.S. Department of Education, s "Dropout Factory" list. ...more

November 7, 2007

Although it entails months of work to pull off, time away from her family and more hassle during the hectic holiday season, Becky Goble says a single image motivates her to help with the Brandon Junior Woman's Club holiday party for underprivileged children each year. ...more

November 3, 2007

The ninth annual American Girl Fashion Show will be Saturday and Sunday at Embassy Suites on the University of South Florida campus. ...more

October 29, 2007

Those who believe that the customs and values of yesteryear have been lost to pop culture need only attend an upcoming gathering of 150 girls dressed in historical garb to see that many of those traditions thrive. ...more

October 29, 2007

Those who believe that the customs and values of yesteryear have been lost to pop culture need only attend an upcoming gathering of 150 girls dressed in historical garb to see that many of those traditions thrive. ...more

October 27, 2007