I just finished reading your editorial, "Too much rides on changing APHS semester system," and I am frankly dumbfounded. Admittedly, I have ties with the school system, with my wife, daughter, sister, niece, nephew and other in-laws all working for the Highlands County School Board, but strictly speaking, from an outsider's perspective, your column makes no sense. You state that this proposal is "too fast, too desperate and too much is on the line concerning the school's accountability grade." Then you go on to report that APHS has had eight consecutive years of "D" grades. It sounds to me like this proposal is too late and just about desperate enough because there is so much on the line concerning the school's accountability grade. ...more

March 9, 2010

The New York Jets will release running back Thomas Jones this week, allowing the leader of the NFL's top-ranked rushing offense to become a free agent. ...more

March 2, 2010

Plant City, known for its small-town charm, friendly residents and strawberry fields, celebrates its 125th birthday Sunday on what looks to be one of the more blustery days the community has endured. ...more

January 9, 2010

Polk County deputies have concluded a large-scale crack cocaine trafficking investigation with charges against 60 people, some of whom have ties to violent crime, authorities say. ...more

December 18, 2009

Vicky King and the girls who play soccer for her at Land O'Lakes are generally used to winning. The Gators are considered one of the most competitive teams in Pasco County. ...more

December 9, 2009

Is there anything in the state statutes, or normally in association by-laws, that prohibits the president from making a motion? We are being told by some members that Robert's Rules prohibit the president from making a motion. Even if that was true, my understanding is that Robert's Rules are only a guide to conducting a meeting. What is your opinion? ...more

December 6, 2009

LAND O'LAKES - Zephyrhills coach Michael Mira cheered and ran onto the field to hug his players. Following the Bulldogs' 1-0 win against 4A-8 district rival Land O'Lakes on Friday evening, one would think Mira had just clinched a state tournament berth. ...more

December 5, 2009

LAND O' LAKES - It's been a rough go for the Land O' Lakes girls soccer team. ...more

November 19, 2009

The Pasco County School Board is putting the finishing touches on a manual that will set guidelines for implementing its school concurrency policy. The board will hold a public hearing at 9:30 a.m. today on the concurrency implementation procedures manual. ...more

October 20, 2009

The Bucs have cut kicker Matt Bryant after he missed the entire preseason with a hamstring strain. ...more

September 5, 2009