Few people realize the dangers a law enforcement officer faces daily. ...more

March 11, 2010

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February 25, 2010

You probably went to school with children like Ashley Rhodes and had no idea what they were going through after class. ...more

March 29, 2009

Despite a projected $1.2 million shortfall in state funding because of the flagging economy, city budget planners don't expect to recommend a property tax increase. ...more

July 12, 2008

TEMPLE TERRACE - Despite a projected $1.2 million shortfall in state funding because of the flagging economy, city budget planners don't expect to recommend a property tax increase. However, city officials are considering a monthly garbage pickup rate increase of $1 or going from twice-weekly to once-a-week service. In addition, the city's annual residential spring clean-up may be eliminated. ...more

July 8, 2008

Twenty-two athletes from the Tennis for Fun program competed March 15 in the regional Special Olympics at the University of South Florida. ...more

June 18, 2008

You recently published a picture of a group of women who had made heart shaped pillows for Florida Hospital. This is a great source of comfort for hospital patients, and it was great that you recognized them. As a hospital volunteer at the hospital, I was often told by patients that these pillows really helped alleviate pain following surgery. There are several groups who make pillows for Highlands Regional Medical Center, as well as two individuals who make baby blankets and bonnets. The hospital honored them with a lovely appreciation luncheon last year. There is one woman, though, who rates special recognition for the work she has done. Eileen Houser, a resident of Francis 2 Mobile Park, celebrated her 90th birthday recently and in the last year she made over 500 heart shaped pillows for Highlands Regional. She might have made more, but she was sick for a while. Thank you, Eileen. ...more

October 22, 2007