To borrow a line we once heard attributed to the late Rich Litowchak, a former publisher of this newspaper, "The fact that you've been doing a job 30 years doesn't mean you've been doing that job well." On all the available evidence, that line can't be used to describe Daniel Azzariti's tenure with the New Port Richey Fire Department. ...more

September 20, 2008

Laurence Veras of Clearwater offended by James Hibbs' ranting about Sarah Palin in his Sept. 6 op-ed page column. ...more

September 17, 2008

In response to Millie Grime's letter (Highlands Today Sept. 11) regarding the contributions to Mr. Grimming's campaign, I wish to share information regarding those contributions. First of all, if you check the records, Mr. Grimming has not received any contributions from Michigan. He has received contributions from Illinois. This is due to family support and the respect he earned from colleagues during his years with the Illinois State Police. During his tenure he rose through the ranks from a patrolman to become deputy director. ...more

September 14, 2008

While most would view the University of Florida's 26-3 win against Miami last Saturday as a disappointing day for the Gators offense, the team has a different view of it. ...more

September 11, 2008

AVON PARK - Avon Park Fire Department Chief Terry Feickert announced Monday evening that he will end his 10-year tenure Aug. 24 as the city's top firefighter. "It's been a hoot," the outgoing chief told the city council and City Manager Sarah Adelt as they gave him a standing ovation. ...more

August 11, 2008

Lynn Helms and her husband, Richard, moved to Plant City from Connecticut in 1998. They soon discovered First Presbyterian Church of Plant City. ...more

July 16, 2008

The other day, the New York Times ran a story of a thinly veiled attempt to insult our president. It told how in San Francisco the Presidential Memorial Commission intended to ask voters to change the name of a water treatment plant to the "George W. Bush Sewage Plant." Apparently the plan was "hatched in a bar" and is proposed as "an appropriate honor for a truly unique president." ...more

July 10, 2008

Give a gold star to Hernando County schools: The district has earned an overall "A" grade for the first time in the history of the state's A Plus Plan. ...more

July 9, 2008

18 of 20 schools earn A or B grade. ...more

July 9, 2008

Ken Rollins spent most of the past three years dealing with the finances and politics involved in building a new art museum for the city. ...more

July 8, 2008