Today's hard economy may drive some people to drink. But in an action Tuesday, county commissioners are banking that people's taste for alcohol may actually stimulate the flow of money around here. ...more

March 25, 2009

The credit crunch is rearing its head in an unexpected place - the short-term loans that appeal to mostly working-class taxpayers who want their federal tax refunds fast. ...more

March 22, 2009

Few buildings in Highlands County are more important than South Florida Community College's auditorium. That's why we support the renovation that board members will vote on this week. Updating and improving this wonderful facility is important to thousands of people in this county, and the rewards for having it is immeasurable. ...more

February 22, 2009

Despite the economic downturn and state budget cuts, South Florida Community College is moving forward with its major auditorium renovation/expansion project. ...more

February 20, 2009

Nutritional information helps parents decide what's healthy and what's not, whether their kids are brown bagging it or buying food at school. ...more

February 3, 2009

The City Council has paved the way for the installation of a new city-owned impound lot that could be ready by the end of January. The Council approved an $11,000 bid by Hudson-based Hendrickson Fence and Rail to install 540 feet of fencing, topped with barbed wire, and a pair of 16-foot gates to an area behind City Hall adjacent to the police station entrance. ...more

December 17, 2008

Speed Not The Problem Regarding "Bay Area Tops For Lead Foot" (front page, Feb. 1): ...more

February 8, 2008