The fledgling renewable energy industry has been growing for years, with more than twice the national average percentage job growth during much of the past decade. ...more

June 11, 2009

Highlands Today has an article stating that Commissioner Carlson thinks that the county libraries should be used for research and not for pleasure. All we need is a politician telling us what we should read and do in the libraries that we, the public, bought and paid for. ...more

June 9, 2009

Gov. Charlie Crist has signed a bill to restore caps on fees for lawyers representing workers in compensation appeals for on-the-job injuries. ...more

May 29, 2009

With the end of the school year upon us, I want to let some special people at Fred Wild Elementary School know what a difference they make. Stacy Stokes and Sean Youlden have been my sons' teachers this year. My boys have excelled under their care and understanding. Any child would be lucky to have either one of them as a teacher. ...more

May 22, 2009

A HART bus caught fire this afternoon, sending three people to the hospital. ...more

May 12, 2009

It's the kind of smart phone Jack Bauer of "24" would love. Called the Sectera Edge, it's the only secure mobile device certified by the National Security Agency, said Michael Guzelian, vice president of secure voice and data products for General Dynamics. ...more

May 11, 2009

It's the kind of smart phone Jack Bauer would love. Called the Sectera Edge, it's the only secure mobile device certified by the National Security Agency, said Michael Guzelian, vice president of secure voice and data products for General Dynamics. Guzelian showed off the phone Friday as he prepared for a high-tech job fair the company is putting on at the Renaissance Tampa Hotel International Plaza at 4200 Jim Walter Blvd. The two-day event starts at 11 a.m. Monday and will give software engineers, networking engineers and communications experts a chance to see openings the company has in Florida, particularly at its Sunrise operation, and meet hiring managers. For information, visit the company's Web site at ww.gdc4s.com/careers. ...more

May 9, 2009

University of Florida quarterback Tim Tebow has another job. The 2007 Heisman Trophy winner was appointed as co-chairman of the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness on Wednesday. He joins an all-star cast of star athletes from the state. ...more

May 6, 2009

Learn the keys to retirement ...more

May 6, 2009

Dwight Howard's elbow has given the Orlando Magic's playoff hopes a major hit. ...more

April 30, 2009