Hillsborough County residents said it with their votes. Environmental lands are important to them and they want them protected. ...more

November 9, 2008

One in four of us could be harboring a fire risk that makes one well-placed lightning bolt especially dangerous. ...more

November 7, 2008

By approving one amendment and voting down another, the people have decided to ban same-sex marriages and leave the language of the constitution alone, even when some lawmakers think it is culturally insensitive. ...more

November 6, 2008

Many individuals often pledge to quit smoking as a New Year's resolution. But come Jan. 1, an entire hospital will make a New Year's resolution to ban smoking. ...more

November 5, 2008

I believe the environmental impact far outweighs the benefits of a few added jobs to the county. Why is the government dumping money into the Everglades cleanup while Highlands County is looking to initiate their very own ridge run-off? If the plant owners were going to ensure that county residents' gas never exceed $2 per gallon, perhaps the trade-off would be more enticing? ...more

November 4, 2008

For some county residents who have cast their voters, it's all over, and they will be glad to see the campaign season coming to a close. ...more

November 4, 2008

Highlands County Sheriff Susan Benton said she considers flyers mailed recently by the Florida Police Benevolent Association in support of her opponent, Republican Ron Grimming, misleading. ...more

November 2, 2008