AVON PARK - Avon Park Fire Department Chief Terry Feickert announced Monday evening that he will end his 10-year tenure Aug. 24 as the city's top firefighter. "It's been a hoot," the outgoing chief told the city council and City Manager Sarah Adelt as they gave him a standing ovation. ...more

August 11, 2008

Just as city officials began focusing on breaking ground for the downtown redevelopment project, they have been blindsided by an obstacle that could bring the venture to a standstill. ...more

August 7, 2008

As the city council plans to renew its annual fire assessments, churches and nonprofit organizations will likely find themselves paying a greater annual fee to get their fire protection. ...more

July 31, 2008

This week, the city council is expected to approve a $50,000 payout to the son of one of its own. ...more

July 29, 2008

Many city property owners will likely have a lower tax bill with the Sebring City Council establishing the proposed 2008-09 millage at the same level as the current tax rate. ...more

July 25, 2008

It has been a major source of municipal revenue for nearly a half-century. ...more

July 24, 2008

The city council has approved a fundraising effort to build an arts center in the heart of Temple Terrace's downtown redevelopment project. ...more

July 23, 2008

Avon Park is expecting to see its revenue drop by more than 28 percent for next year, according to printed projections provided by city Finance Director Renee Green for its Saturday budget hearing. ...more

July 20, 2008

The Lake Placid Town Council voted unanimously at Monday's meeting to charge a maximum ad valorem millage rate of 4.1166 mils for $1,000 of assessed property valuation. ...more

July 18, 2008

TEMPLE TERRACE - The city council has approved a fundraising effort to build an arts center in the heart of Temple Terrace's downtown redevelopment project. ...more

July 16, 2008