We have had a fire so hot, so big, it lit up Sebring on the dark night. Our business turned into a frantic fight to save the buildings that were not being burnt up by this fierce fire. The Sebring firefighters risked life and limb to keep the fire from spreading and putting us out of business. If it wasn't for the fine supervision of the brave men fighting a very frightening fire, our business would have been completely destroyed. We thank them from the bottom of our hearts. Words cannot express our feelings, and we thank God for these heroes. ...more

February 4, 2008

Tyler Heinrichs, 12, is getting used to winning. The northwest Hillsborough County youngster recently beat out hundreds of riders in his class at a national BMX racing competition in Columbus, Ohio. ...more

January 18, 2008

This is in response to a letter dated Dec. 31, titled "Combat Veterans." It never fails. Let something good come along and some liberal with his hand out will foul it up. This war is different from the others we have known in our time, with the exception of the Kamikazes of World War II. They, too, were driven by religion. The other wars have always been on other shores. This one began on our lands, or have we forgotten Sept. 11, 2001? During World War II, the press was on our side. In Vietnam, the politicians took over and turned that war over to the enemy, who now admits that we had them defeated, but for the bad press. ...more

January 5, 2008

TEMPLE TERRACE - They made headlines five years ago and were back in the news this year when their reward money couldn't be found. Jarvarious Jones and Oscar Carter did a good deed in 2002 and were finally old enough to collect the reward money this year. The then-13-year-olds found $4,000 in cash near their Greco Middle bus stop and turned the money over to authorities. ...more

January 2, 2008

Michael Vick deserves a second chance? You've got to be kidding. This is a man who has never once apologized for what he did. His only regret is that he got caught doing it. ...more

December 13, 2007

It has been the elephant in the room for years. Who would replace Bobby Bowden at Florida State? ...more

December 6, 2007

Well, Christmas is just around the corner. I made a Christmas wish last year, in the Highlands Today, and I am making the same wish for this Christmas. I would like to see more fair-minded men and women, who are dedicated to their jobs of governing this great country. As yet, I haven't seen much progress being made, still seeing the same disagreements among our political leaders. They all must put our great country first; as we all know "Together we stand, divided we fall." We are all Americans regardless of our politics, whether it be Democrat or Republican. ...more

December 1, 2007

Today is Veterans Day and plenty of activities are going on to honor the men and women who have worn our country's uniform. But do most Americans really know how to thank veterans? Even veterans probably disagree, but it's reasonable to say that the best way to honor them is by being good Americans. Sometimes being a good American draws the ire of our fellow countrymen, but that's fine, because freedom is what it's all about. Obviously we should tell veterans "thank you" for serving our country and keeping us free. But most veterans don't need a public pat on the back. They served for many reasons and too often people get caught up in patriotic fervor that really doesn't honor them, it just makes the person doing all the fawning feel good about it. But that's fine, too. ...more

November 11, 2007

Do you know a child hero? St. Joseph's Children's Hospital is taking nominations for their 11th annual Kids Are Heroes campaign, which awards children, between 5-18, who have shown extraordinary courage or charity. ...more

October 30, 2007

Several students were hailed as heroes Friday after taking control of a school bus when the driver suffered a seizure and lost control. ...more

October 13, 2007