I have just finished reading the book titled "The Light and the Glory," subtitled "Did God have a plan for America?" ...more

February 11, 2010

Some stories grab our hearts and don't let go. That's how it is with Carli Slack and her family. On Jan. 16, the Tampa girl turned 18 - legally able to make the choices on her medical care. ...more

January 23, 2010

The parents of a teenage girl who was killed when the boat she was in hit a jetty at Albert Whitted Municipal Airport says the city has notified their attorneys that the jetty will be removed this month. ...more

January 8, 2010

The family of a teenage girl who was killed when the boat she was in wrecked on a sea wall at Albert Whitted Airport says the city has notified their attorneys the sea wall will be removed later this month. ...more

January 7, 2010

and whereas both Houses of Congress have by their joint Committee requested me to recommend to the people of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many signal favors of Almighty God especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness. ...more

November 26, 2009

The parents of teenager recovering at a Miami hospital after being set on fire issued a letter of thanks. ...more

October 25, 2009

The Pasco County Health Department has reported the first swine-flu related death of a county resident. ...more

October 8, 2009

Several members from First Baptist Church have been volunteering their time the past week to make repairs on the home of fellow church member Joy Stubbs. The work will take about another week and includes re-roofing, painting, yard clean-up and repairing windows and doors. Local businesses donated supplies to help the church with their first extensive home project. "It's nice to work alongside people with a common goal," said Joy and added as she teared up, "the Lord's just answering prayers." ...more

August 7, 2009

I recently spent several days in Florida Hospital Lake Placid. This was my first experience in 69 years as a patient. The other hospital experiences that I had were as a pastor/chaplain, which is quite a difference. ...more

June 11, 2009

We the Pearson family (Bill, Debbie and Erik of the Blue Crab Restaurant) wish to extend our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to the community of Highlands County and to all of our northern friends for the overwhelming outpour of love, prayers, support and donations. Jason's long recovery has been remarkable and continues to improve daily. ...more

June 1, 2009