The fourth annual Breast Cancer Awareness Fair will be held at the outpatient registration area at Highlands Regional Medical Center in Sebring from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 10. ...more

October 4, 2009

An online guide to healthy dining out. ...more

April 13, 2009

New restaurant is located at the former Lion's Club; features live music, drink and dinner specials, Sunday buffet. ...more

March 30, 2009

The family of a Gibsonton motorcyclist killed in a November 2007 wreck is outraged that prosecutors have dropped a DUI-manslaughter case against a Deltona man. ...more

March 18, 2009

Happy hour is getting happier, and that's making restaurants sadder. As the recession drags on, drinkers such as Luis Romero of Anaheim, Calif., are gravitating to happy hour - that late-afternoon period when bars and restaurants sell discounted drinks and food to attract customers during what otherwise would be a slow time. ...more

January 17, 2009

The soldiers of the 3/116 FA (MLRS) Bravo Battery Florida Army National Guard unit in Avon Park along with their Family Readiness Group and the Touched By Angels group would like to say thank you to all who contributed to our Christmas party this year. Rotary Club of Highlands, Alan Jay, Ladies Auxiliary of Avon Park, Post 9853, Bob Evans, Beef O'Brady's, Panera Bread, Florida Hospital Heartland, Winn-Dixie, Chili's, Roadhouse Grill, Sonny's BBQ, Village Inn, American Legion Post 69, Sons of the American Legion Squadron Post 69, Ruby Tuesdays, Ridge Florist, SweetBay Supermarkets, Sebring Surgical Center, Red Hat Ladies Club, Thomas J. Simmons and the many community members who donated gifts for the children and the monetary gifts that helped make this year's party possible. ...more

January 8, 2009

Highlands County residents were more than happy to get a new Wal-Mart Supercenter in Avon Park and an Olive Garden in Sebring. ...more

December 31, 2008

Ever the competitor, Steve Spurrier won't let sentiment get in the way of preparing his 7-5 South Carolina Gamecocks for Thursday's Outback Bowl against the 8-4 Iowa Hawkeyes. ...more

December 31, 2008

My family discovered a well-kept secret in the restaurant world in Sebring; one that should not be a secret. ...more

December 11, 2008

Timothy Webb's ongoing assertion that he didn't want to purchase 2 kilos of cocaine was turned aside again today, this time by a judge. ...more

December 4, 2008