Hey, parents. Need a safe alternative for your little trick-or-treaters this Halloween? ...more

October 17, 2008

As of Monday morning, there were 17 companies signed up as vendors that will not only display their products but also give away "goodies" and "freebies" at Highlands County's first day-long, open-to-the-public, seminar on "going green." ...more

August 26, 2008

As the past national commander of a congressionally chartered veterans' organization, I have opportunities to visit VA hospitals and clinics across the county. As I tour the hospital wards talking to returning servicemen and women, one striking difference between today and the Vietnam era is evident. Today, our citizens are openly showing their support and patriotism to our returning soldiers, sailors, Marines, Coast Guard and airmen. Everywhere I look in the hospitals I see gift baskets, visitors and get-well wishes on cards and banners from schools. ...more

July 4, 2008

TAMPA - To improve boater safety, Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office marine unit deputies are offering volunteer boat safety inspections Saturday at Williams Park boat ramp in Riverview. ...more

June 27, 2008

Last year, 10-year-old Alexandra Harwell visited her grandfather James Bailey at the Hernando-Pasco Hospice House in Dade City. ...more

May 11, 2008

Angelo Tintori, who turned 100 on Tuesday, has shopped at the Publix at River Crossing twice a week since the day it opened 10 years ago. He's very well-known there, and the employees gave him a surprise birthday party at the store. He was surprised with a cake, balloons, a gift card and other goodies. Tintori lives with his daughter Linda Benton and her husband, Ray, in New Port Richey. ...more

February 6, 2008

Second-graders receive flag from Iraq, flown in their honor ...more

January 23, 2008

The second-graders in Josephine Maher's class at Pine Grove Elementary School know their "Soldier Gary" is a father. ...more

January 23, 2008

Joan Atkins of Palm Harbor calls for a major change in the United States tax system. ...more

January 15, 2008

PLANT CITY – Commissioners, in a unanimous vote Monday night, decided to ban distribution of candy and beads at parades. ...more

January 15, 2008