As someone who loves to read, I’m forever devouring this book, scrolling that feed or scanning a paper or magazine. This past week I read an article about the best advice ever given and easily slipped over well-worn statements. Then a few gems appeared.
CNN issued a study a while back that found regularly attending church may increase a Christian’s lifespan, while at the same time help “them stay grounded and [provide] spiritual guidance.” I’m guessing this positive benefit results from the additional sleep gained by snoozing during boring …
The recent weather and seasonal developments have left many of us suffering from runny noses and sinus inflammation, myself included. In fact, February through April is the most severe allergy season in Florida due to the amount of pollen that is released, coupled with the drastic difference…
Local business is the heartbeat of a community. Everything a community is, wants to be and can be is driven by commerce. In other words, Business Matters.
The national Democratic Party is in full panic now, its leaders in a headlong flight like something from a 1950’s sci-fi flick where terrorized townspeople flee a 10-story tall monster crushing cars and flattening buildings.
Communities would have no right to control short-term vacation rentals if two bills moving forward in the state Legislature are passed. Florida cities are among the groups fighting the bills with resolutions and protests against another Tallahassee attack on home rule.
The NCAA, under siege from states looking to enact athlete-friendly legislation, has turned to the federal government for help, seeking protection of its multibillion dollar college sports enterprise through federally mandated statutes.
Trump for president for four terms. Now, a bunch of people out there are probably saying, "How?" Trump has brought this up a couple of times trying to pull the chain or rile up Democrats, but I believe he means it and hope he does.
To Highlands News-Sun, thank you for your extensive coverage of my recent retirement from the Highlands County Sheriff’s Office. From the informational articles to the full-page picture spread with Lake Placid Chamber of Commerce’s Eileen May, it was overwhelming and touching.
The facts on an impeachment trial; it's not like your civilian trial. A response to "Trial was a sham."
Despite being the shortest month of the year, February brings one of the most exciting events of the year: the Highlands County Fair. Lasting nearly a week and a half, the Highlands County fairgrounds is filled with plenty of fun rides and hundreds of local residents wanting to have a great …
Flu activity in the U.S. is “elevated and rising,” according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Nationwide, hospital officials report “a significant spike in flu-like illnesses” the first week of December compared to the same time in 2018.
There’s an old phrase that says “like a broken record” when referring to something that happens over and over again, or something that is said over and over again.
WASHINGTON — Despite what some might think, journalism is full of rules.
Like many Americans allergic to adulting, I often zone out on Facebook when I should be doing something more useful – like scooping the litter box or lecturing my children about the dangers of social media. Inevitably, I come across one of those surveys posted by Facebook users who are proba…
The courts, the Florida Legislature, the Congress and other public bodies need diversity not because it is politically correct, but because it is essential to something that gets too little attention these days: Maintaining the people’s faith in self-government.
Just curious why auto dealers do not sell cars in our county with turn signals?
Responding to "Trial was a sham." I disagree. Has that person ever been on jury duty?
Our modern phones are a marvel of technology. Right now, as I type this my phone is playing music from an online radio station. It helps manage my email, my calendar, and my contacts. Oh yeah, it makes and receives phone calls too.
February is American Heart Month — a time to bring greater awareness to heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States.
I disagree with Tim Smolarick’s Feb. 9 column, asserting that Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi tore up President Trump’s State of the Union address because she was pouting over Trump’s failure to shake her hand.
“It was like drinking from a firehose” were the comments from Dale Huffman and Mike Halpern after they returned from the recent Experimental Aircraft Association Leadership Boot Camp held in Lakeland on Feb. 1. The EAA National HQ staff provides one day intense leadership programs for EAA ch…
NASA astronaut Christina Hammock Koch ended a lengthy tenure on the International Space Station this month when she and two colleagues returned to Earth, landing in a remote desert in the middle of Kazakhstan. Doing so, she put her name in the record books: the longest single spaceflight by …
As the program manager for Diversity Initiatives at the Alzheimer’s Association, I come in to contact with families affected by Alzheimer’s and related dementias day in and day out. They may not know what questions to ask or resources are available, but the need is always there. That is why …
The childish tearing of a copy of Trump's speech by Pelosi speaks volumes.
To all Highlands Park Estates homeowners and residents: I have tried to educate our subdivision on the bullying from the Highlands County Commission with regards to the half million dollar clubhouse they forced on us, without a majority of owners being able to voice opinions, either for or a…
How anyone could have possibly missed the merchandising that’s been on the shelves since Christmas went to clearance is beyond me, but in case you’ve forgotten, tomorrow is Valentine’s Day. Pull out the wallet and warm up the plastic, it’s time to say goodbye to your money.
We expect U.S. military personnel — soldiers, marines, sailors, airmen and seamen — to be heroes, whether they’re directly involved in the most vicious conflicts or working behind the scenes far from harm’s way.
With the exoneration of Donald J. Trump at the impeachment trial, the presidency of Donald J. Trump ended and the dictatorship of Donald J. Trump apparently has begun.
We are in to the new year and that means elections coming in August. The candidates will start their campaigning with meetings, fundraisers and “meet and greet” sessions.
With age comes wisdom — not necessarily. Many people have years on the planet, but not much "wisdom" to show for it. I don't think you can always equate the two. As we age we tend to become entrenched in our thinking alone, and we are not open to younger people on many levels. I think it's i…
Robert Miller’s article about the Kenilworth Lodge encouraged at least two people to write in support of saving this Sebring landmark.
I would love to know what my dog is thinking or feeling.
Iowa’s role in the presidential election is far more than last week’s precinct caucuses and the still-unfolding nightmare of the long-missing results.
Russia’s Premier Khrushelev’s message 60 years ago (Sept. 29, 1959), this was the entire quote to the American people at that time: Socialism?
