Leon Atkinson can keep his chickens after all. In a 90-minute debate Tuesday, Atkinson convinced county commissioners that his 55 fowl are not a threat to neighbors. They don't smell and they don't make noise, he said. ...more

October 22, 2008

U.S. Army Spc. Cody Grater was never comfortable with the title "hero," Sgt. First Class Grady Parris said as he stood Friday morning on the side lawn of Brooksville's main post office branch on the State Road 50 bypass. ...more

October 18, 2008

The first of three Heartland Idol semifinal rounds belonged to the audience. ...more

October 18, 2008

All eight candidates running for countywide office in the Nov. 4 general election are scheduled to speak at the Highlands County Homeowners Association meeting today. ...more

October 13, 2008

Want to learn a bit of African history and culture without leaving the country? Check out the Kuumba Dancers and Drummers on Sunday at the Carrollwood Cultural Center. ...more

October 1, 2008

Few members of the audience sat for long Saturday at Highlands Little Theatre during the 23rd annual Zenon Award presentations. ...more

September 29, 2008

The PTA at Pasco Middle School is presenting a mystery dinner theater and auction at 6 p.m. Oct. 4 at Tampa Bay Golf and Country Club in San Antonio. ...more

September 26, 2008

The wife of former Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards says her husband's extramarital affair has allowed her to focus on the importance of her children and health reform as she goes through "an ongoing process of finding your feet again." ...more

September 19, 2008

A New Port Richey couple with a love of both classic rock and Elvis have made a name for themselves on the area fraternal organization circuit. ...more

September 17, 2008

Sunset Beach doesn't have chicken wire. So noted Chuck Motta, drummer with Roadhouse. The band will play next Thursday, Sept. 18, at the monthly Sunset Beach concert. ...more

September 13, 2008