Electrical issues appear to be the cause of a small fire that damaged a mobile home Tuesday afternoon at the Lake Josephine RV park. ...more

November 19, 2009

As many of us prepare for a Thanksgiving holiday to celebrate our blessings, I hope you will find a way to help fellow Floridians suffering during tough economic times. ...more

November 16, 2009

People are hurting bad out there, and if you doubt that, go talk to anyone running a food pantry around Highlands County. Tough times have left households in ruins, people living in their cars and desperately needing food. It's painful to see so many people in serious need. ...more

November 15, 2009

It looks like more H1N1 swine flu vaccine is making it's way to our neck of the woods. As is always the case, some people are refusing to take it, saying there are side effects and that it's not necessary. This vaccine is no more dangerous than any other flu vaccine, and getting it can protect individuals, family members, neighbors and coworkers. For that reason, we hope people use good sense and get the vaccine. ...more

November 13, 2009

Neighbors will come together once again to celebrate the fall season at the annual VillageFest. ...more

November 11, 2009

Neighbors will come together once again to celebrate the fall season at the annual VillageFest. ...more

November 11, 2009

Pinellas County sheriff's deputies George Moffett and David Littlejohn were familiar with calls of a burglary in progress, a tense situation even without the broken window or blood trail they found early Saturday. ...more

November 8, 2009

We are a maintenance-free adult homeowner community. After two years, the developer said the association homeowners are responsible for the irrigation system. The documents say the association is responsible for maintenance. What does "maintenance-free" mean? ...more

November 8, 2009

One day, Mother received a letter in the mail. She told us she had sent for a Newfoundland/Labrador retriever pup for the family and that this was the letter of confirmation. The puppies had been born, and when they were weaned and eating dog food, were big and strong enough to stand the trip, they would send a male pup to us. ...more

November 8, 2009

When homeowners vanish amid a foreclosure, neighbors can be left with eyesores: unruly lawns scattered with debris and mold growing on homes and driveways. ...more

November 3, 2009