Jerry McCutcheon went to Gov. Sarah Palin's office here last week to request information about the firing of former Public Safety Commissioner Walt Monegan, the scandal that for weeks has threatened to eclipse the governor's nomination as Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain's running mate. ...more

September 22, 2008

With Little League baseball and softball districts about to begin throughout the country, including locally, youngsters will be playing for a chance to be national champions in their age division. ...more

June 30, 2008

Organizers recently gathered to thank those who helped with a project three years in the making - a home for troubled teens. ...more

May 31, 2008

When his dad left to fight in Iraq, Jon "Zak" Donaldson of Valrico was only 10, but his life began to slip off track. ...more

May 31, 2008

Last week, organizers gathered to thank those who helped with a project three years in the making - to open a home for troubled teens. ...more

May 24, 2008

Last week, organizers gathered to thank those who helped with a project three years in the making - to open a home for troubled teens. ...more

May 24, 2008

KEYSTONE Last week, organizers gathered to thank those who helped with a project three years in the making – to open a home for troubled teens. ...more

May 21, 2008

In its freshest set of troubles, the American Red Cross is cutting a third of the 3,000 jobs at its national headquarters in an overhaul intended to eliminate a $200 million deficit within two years. ...more

February 2, 2008

Mom and pop business owners in the Shoppes at Lithia say they will be hard-pressed to stay afloat if their latest landlord insists on collecting thousands of dollars in back fees for property maintenance. ...more

December 26, 2007

SEBRING — David Poteat is proud of his family's Southern heritage, and he and other local people have formed a group to research and tell stories of their Confederate roots. He also understands that some people have preconceived notions about his group that are far from the truth. Poteat is quick to point out that a new Highlands County chapter of the Sons of Confederate Veterans is "in no way a hate organization." In fact, the group has fought alleged hate groups in court who have used Confederate themes to spread their agenda, he adds. ...more

December 13, 2007