One hundred and twenty gallons of diesel spilled at the landfill, concluded an engineering firm hired by Highlands County to investigate the fuel spill. That information is being reported to the state. ...more

October 23, 2009

For the first time in seven years, Highlands County residents will again have the opportunity to recycle glass. ...more

February 12, 2009

In a response filed this week to Preston Colby's public records lawsuit against Highlands County officials, Ross Macbeth, county attorney, admitted to one allegation in the lawsuit. ...more

January 29, 2009

County Commissioner Al Higginbotham warned members of the Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce last week that a group of adamant Lithia residents could derail years of efforts to persuade the county to improve Lithia-Pinecrest Road. ...more

January 21, 2009

County Commissioner Al Higginbotham warned members of the Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce last week that a group of adamant Lithia residents could derail years of efforts to persuade the county to improve Lithia-Pinecrest Road. ...more

January 21, 2009

On Tuesday, the Highlands County commissioners will hear a company's request for permission to build and operate a construction and demolition (C&D) landfill. ...more

January 19, 2009

Three Highlands County employees fired last January for "inappropriate" use of instant messages on their work computers have filed a federal lawsuit. ...more

January 17, 2009

An allegation of misconduct by a Highlands County commissioner is included in a lawsuit filed by Preston Colby this week charging that county officials did not fully comply with his public records requests. ...more

January 8, 2009

The drop in gasoline prices is not only padding people's pocketbooks but also will pay off in a smoother ride on Highlands County roads. ...more

December 14, 2008

The memorial service was performed in the traditional Hindu language Sanskrit as the fire god received offerings of flowers and butter. ...more

November 30, 2008