Church Street Christmas, a Dade City tradition that began 31 years ago, will continue this year for three evenings beginning Monday, Dec. 21. "Church Street Christmas" will be held on Dec. 21-23 from 6 to 9 p.m. along historic Church Avenue in Dade City. ...more

December 20, 2009

The community has chosen its best and brightest homes this holiday season in its annual decorating contest. The top honor, which was selected by a panel of judges, goes to a home in The Estates in Harbor Links. The home, at 11814 Marblehead Drive, was decorated by owner Darrin Campbell and his son Colin. The display stretches in the neighbors' yards on both sides. ...more

December 18, 2009

Senior softball players come to family's aid A few days ago the players in various senior softball leagues were told about a mother with two small children who had recently moved to our community and were in severe economic peril. ...more

December 17, 2009

We, along with many of our neighbors, would like to commend and thank Reliable Sanitation for having such a great group of guys who pick up the garbage and brush every week, especially when it's hot, rainy and windy and providing such a great service. ...more

December 13, 2009

A Tenoroc High School student died Tuesday evening after being struck by a car as he walked home from school Tuesday afternoon. ...more

December 8, 2009

They say there are two sides to every story. In the case of an Avon Park home allegedly looted and located on 914 W. Pleasant St., there's Sandra Snelling's, Donald Hensley Jr.'s and the Avon Park police's. ...more

December 1, 2009

Electrical issues appear to be the cause of a small fire that damaged a mobile home Tuesday afternoon at the Lake Josephine RV park. ...more

November 19, 2009

As many of us prepare for a Thanksgiving holiday to celebrate our blessings, I hope you will find a way to help fellow Floridians suffering during tough economic times. ...more

November 16, 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