It doesn't have the fast pace of a NASCAR race or the drama of a marathon. But who needs all that when you've got a horse? ...more

October 25, 2009

The sheriff's office is considering the partial privatization of security at the Hernando County courthouse and government center. ...more

March 19, 2009

Key elements of a bill meant to protect people who work for police as confidential informants were stripped out of the legislation Wednesday at the insistence of law enforcement agencies. ...more

March 19, 2009

People get so busy rushing from one place to another they tend to become "human doings" instead of "human beings," Royce M. Decker said at the Business Development Week kickoff luncheon Monday. ...more

January 29, 2009

The man convicted of the 1966 killing of Highlands County citrus and cattle baron Charles Von Maxcy had his latest appeal denied Thursday by the Florida Supreme Court. ...more

January 23, 2009

Motivational speaker Royce M. Decker will help launch the 2009 Business Development Week on Jan. 26. ...more

January 18, 2009

Motivational speaker Royce M. Decker will help launch the 2009 Business Development Week on Monday, Jan. 26. The kickoff luncheon signals the start of the annual event organized by the West Pasco Chamber of Commerce. Many programs are free. ...more

January 7, 2009

The Police Benevolent Association (PBA) of Florida chose to insert itself in a local campaign for sheriff, one so low that it could get under a snake's belly, and then call for contributions. ...more

November 12, 2008

Four years ago, Highlands County voters saw an active campaign for sheriff. In the primaries, four qualified candidates squared off in debates, and the November election saw two very qualified candidates. This election campaign, while very heated, was run with no mud slinging and ranting promises. ...more

October 23, 2008

We would like to commend Sheriff Susan Benton for her professionalism, integrity and personal dedication in her leadership of the Highlands County Sheriff's Office. She has been deeply involved with all aspects of public safety and community improvements. ...more

October 11, 2008