It is not uncommon to do something so different that Hollywood decides to make a film based on that person. ...more

October 14, 2007

Plenty of eyes are watching a new project in Highlands County. Some are impressed and interested in seeing if the project is a success. Others want nothing more than to shut it down, and are possibly going to ask state lawmakers to do something about it. The county's new asphalt plant is drawing a lot of reaction. We hope the project is successful and saves taxpayers as much money as possible. Ken Wheeler, the county's solid waste director, pitched the idea to county commissioners some time ago. He said the county could produce its own asphalt for road repairs much cheaper than commercial companies. That means more roads are repaired for the same amount of money. Counties around Florida took great interest in Highlands County's newest venture. Some will buy the less expensive asphalt, while others might begin a similar project in their own county. ...more

October 12, 2007

The scene outside Florida State's locker room after Saturday's 21-14 victory against Alabama was as you might expect following the Seminoles' biggest win since Bobby Bowden revamped his coaching staff and charted a new course for his once-mighty program. ...more

September 30, 2007