A truck driver failed to stop for traffic, plowing into nine other vehicles in an accident Thursday morning that killed two people, state troopers said. ...more

January 6, 2008

In regards to Jim Gulledge's letter I have to say I agree with him 100 percent. I just don't understand people or the press. I know the press is suppose to be people also. But there are times I wonder. I too am very concerned about a man running for president of this country who does not honor its flag. I sent Highlands Today an e-mail I had received on that subject. I did not ask them to print the e-mail. I said I felt this should be looked into an article ran, so the people of Highlands County can make informed choices. I am very well aware of the fact all e-mails you receive aren't factual and I did contact www.snopes before I made such a request. Snopes did say "true" to the story I had been sent. For those of you who may not know, snopes is a site on Internet that will check out a story for you, and let you know if the story is true, partially true or false, so I am not running my mouth about something I know nothing about. Except Mr. Gulledge's letter, I have not seen one word on Sen. Barack Obama. ...more

December 28, 2007

A feud involving the man who sang "Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer" could wind up in court, just in time for Christmas. ...more

November 30, 2007

Congratulations. Not only to the winners Chris Allen and Tina Smothers, but to all the talented folks in the Heartland Competition. ...more

November 14, 2007

Lost a hubcap? Need a wheel? Looking for new rims for your ride? ...more

November 12, 2007

TAMPA - News of a yearlong storefront sting operation that put nearly $2 million in stolen goods inside the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office's evidence rooms and impound lots has many theft victims "inundating" the agency with calls, Maj. Paul Davis said. ...more

November 2, 2007

The right eastbound lane of Adamo Drive will be closed between 26th and 34th streets from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily through Friday. ...more

October 22, 2007

Nothing says 'trick or treat' quite like a severed hand and foot roasting on a barbecue grill. And nothing warms the mischievous Halloween heart as much as - Are you sitting down? - a high-tech, remote control whoopee cushion. ...more

October 11, 2007

One person was killed and two people, including a child, were seriously injured in a wreck involving two pickups Wednesday, Pasco Fire Rescue said. ...more

October 4, 2007

TAMPA - An early-morning fire at the Port of Tampa caused about $2 million in damage, according to a preliminary estimate from fire officials. Investigators are looking into the cause of the blaze, which started about 1 a.m. near the boiler room at Amalie Oil Co., 1601 McCloskey Blvd. ...more

September 26, 2007