A 55-year-old driver who ran a red light and hit another car caused a chain reaction of accidents that involved three other vehicles stopped in the opposite lane Sunday at 8:30 a.m. ...more

September 15, 2009

Space shuttle Discovery and its crew of seven rocketed into orbit this evening, setting off on a space station construction mission cut short by launch delays that dragged on for more than a month. ...more

March 15, 2009

AVON PARK Police are investigating an incident that reportedly happened Thursday at Avon Park High School, where a student was shot in the face with an air assault gun. ...more

November 16, 2008

Space shuttle Endeavour stands poised with its crew at the launch pad for an evening flight to the International Space Station and a home remodeling project by astronauts doubling as kitchen and bathroom installers. ...more

November 14, 2008

At one point a few years ago, officers with the Avon Park Police Department were investigating a string of home burglaries. ...more

October 24, 2008

Highlands County will have a new commissioner and a new district judge, voters decided Tuesday. ...more

August 28, 2008

There's an old joke that explains the mood of the electorate Tuesday: What's the difference between ignorance and apathy? Nobody knows and nobody cares. ...more

August 27, 2008

The polls are open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. today. In the primary, Democrats are choosing between former commissioner Jeri Canale and psychologist Bruce Borkosky in the race for District 3 county commissioner; Jeff Carlson and incumbent Andrew Jackson are Republicans seeking the same position. ...more

August 26, 2008

Will Highlands County have a new sheriff, county commissioner or U.S. representative? The answer may come in Tuesday's primary election. ...more

August 25, 2008

Early voting ended Saturday with a flurry, but so far, the 2008 primary is turning out to be a yawner for the voters. ...more

August 24, 2008