The windows in old City Hall have pretty much reached the end of their life. ...more

August 20, 2009

The windows in old City Hall have about reached the end of their life. So city officials plan to replace 348 wooden panes in the eight-floor, nearly century-old landmark building on the corner of Kennedy Boulevard at Florida Avenue. ...more

August 19, 2009

Next year, the penny will be getting not just one new look but four of them, the first changes to the 1-cent coin in 50 years. ...more

September 22, 2008

SEBRING — The forensic investigation and assessment report released Friday on the Memorial Elementary School roof states minor concerns, but gives an overall approval to the roof design changes and repairs. The school board hired Principle Design and Development, Inc. to inspect the school's roof system and review documents related to its design and construction. The engineering review was called for after a number of factors apparently caused cement blocks to crack in February at the school on Memorial Drive. The school is currently under construction and scheduled to open in August. ...more

June 28, 2008

SEBRING — The School Board of Highlands County hired an engineering firm to inspect Memorial Elementary School to determine if design changes to the school's roof have affected its integrity. A number of factors apparently caused cement blocks to crack at the school on Memorial Drive, which is currently under construction and scheduled to open in August. The problem was fixed with expansion joints and a different type of fastener, but the school board wanted assurances that the redesign will not cause problems in the future. ...more

May 22, 2008

Scientists think they have figured out why pregnant women don't lose their balance and topple over despite ever-growing weight up front. ...more

December 13, 2007

Accidents at the diagonally angled intersection of Gunn Highway and Linebaugh Avenue have initiated design changes. ...more

November 24, 2007

Accidents at the diagonally angled intersection of Gunn Highway and Linebaugh Avenue have initiated design changes. ...more

November 21, 2007

A new walkway outside the Frederick B. Karl County Center will still have a fancy terrazzo finish, but it will cost taxpayers $100,000 less than a previous design. ...more

September 7, 2007