Capt. Donald Simmons climbed into his red pick-up truck and headed to the scene of a code enforcement officer's worst nightmare. ...more

November 15, 2009

Residents throughout the city seem drawn to the code compliance department's latest means of transportation. ...more

August 24, 2009

On one side of Sebring Drive are three or four bedroom houses watching Lake Sebring, each marvelously neat, each with well-trimmed lawns and shiny cars. ...more

March 8, 2009

The owners of the historic Kress building have been given six months to fix the crumbling facade of the downtown landmark. ...more

January 29, 2009

The owners of the historic Kress building have been given six months to fix up the crumbling facade of the downtown landmark. ...more

January 28, 2009

City Zoning Supervisor Gary Lower said Monday he has tendered his resignation because he wanted to retire at age 62 and that will happen before Christmas. ...more

December 2, 2008

April Hartseil was busy cleaning up along U.S. 27 Monday morning. The interim lead code enforcement officer for Highlands County was removing signs placed on the highway's right of ways over the weekend. By the time her work was done, Hartseil said she personally removed 38. They ranged from garage sale advertisements to campaign signs. ...more

November 4, 2008

Firefighters responding to a small fire Monday at Waterman's Crossing apartments on Rome Avenue found several buildings in the complex with fire alarms that didn't work, officials said. ...more

September 12, 2008

Firefighters responding to a small fire Monday at Waterman's Crossing apartments on Rome Avenue found several buildings in the complex with fire alarms that didn't work, officials said. ...more

September 11, 2008

Hernando County Animal Services will once again be open for business on Saturdays starting in January. ...more

August 20, 2008