Volunteers are the backbone of the Florida Strawberry Festival, and the festival expressed its appreciation recently with a banquet in their honor. ...more

December 9, 2009

In a packed ceremony Monday morning at the Tampa Convention Center, 413 people from 74 countries were sworn in as U.S. citizens while family members and friends watched. ...more

December 8, 2009

More than 400 people from roughly 74 countries were in as United States citizens today at the Tampa Convention Center. Among those taking the oath of allegiance was Ukraine native Oleg Prudius, billed in the ring as wrestler Vladimir Kozlov. ...more

December 7, 2009

A Ruskin couple and their 5-year-old son were the victims of a deadly crash Sunday evening. Gerald Pittman, 29, his wife, Sylvia Pittman, 27, and their son Jarod died at the scene, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said. ...more

November 30, 2009

There could be a blackout at Florida Field on Saturday. An eye blackout that is. ...more

November 24, 2009

The family of a woman who was killed by a hit-and-run driver is hoping the teenager will get prison. ...more

November 24, 2009

Hospital Days Crusade The Shriners of the Highlands Shrine Club and Shriners everywhere would like to express their appreciation for all the businesses and people who contributed to our Hospital Days Crusade from Oct. 28-Nov. 7. ...more

November 23, 2009

This Thanksgiving time coming up can be the same old get together time, or you can show your loved ones and friends that your prayer over the "vittles" is more than lip-service. ...more

November 22, 2009

People are hurting bad out there, and if you doubt that, go talk to anyone running a food pantry around Highlands County. Tough times have left households in ruins, people living in their cars and desperately needing food. It's painful to see so many people in serious need. ...more

November 15, 2009

It looks like more H1N1 swine flu vaccine is making it's way to our neck of the woods. As is always the case, some people are refusing to take it, saying there are side effects and that it's not necessary. This vaccine is no more dangerous than any other flu vaccine, and getting it can protect individuals, family members, neighbors and coworkers. For that reason, we hope people use good sense and get the vaccine. ...more

November 13, 2009