There have been many questions and environmental concerns regarding the proposed Eagle Training Center in Venus. The area known as Venus is a major wetland and probably more so than other places in Highlands County or even the state. It is mostly a community in harmony that could be destroyed. ...more

September 5, 2009

An Avon Park woman was cited and charged with violating a right of way after the Sebring Police Department investigated a crash early Wednesday afternoon on U.S. 27 in front of the Sweetbay Supermarket. ...more

July 2, 2009

Of the 500-plus students enrolled in the 2009 senior class, 300-plus graduated. Where will the 200-plus find their place in society, or will they? Now there are 35-plus students at the Sebring Middle School who did not graduate; however, they are still young and must seek fortitude. ...more

June 21, 2009

Hourly pay I am writing to agree with William Kingeter regarding County Commissioner Rose Rocco. ...more

June 17, 2009

After two years of grieving, lack of presence, wonderment as what was to happen, would anyone be remised or improper to make an honorable suggestion to Sheriff Benton, FHP, commanders and citizens of Highlands County, to ask if Sgt. Nicholas Sottile (FHP) could share space on the granite memorial site, in front of the sheriff's office, with Capt. Bob Hopton and Inspector Jim Rodgers? It would be common ground to be etched in stone for the loss to family and society in the performance of not a job, but a duty. ...more

April 8, 2009

Regarding the article "County Balks At Maintaining New River Boat Launch Park;" quoting from the article: "Back in 2001 the county's boat ramp on the Kissimmee River at Bluff Hammock was removed as part of the Kissimmee River restoration." Yes, however the county in question is Okeechobee, as that is the true location. Cornwell Landing and Park (65C,) is also in Okeechobee, however Highlands County has been maintaining this one for many years. Few know where Highlands and Okeechobee County lines are drawn. Now a situation exists that was created by who? As the new proposed landing on the Istokpoga Canal is now truly in Highlands County. ...more

April 5, 2009

Regarding Paul Johnson's letter, "U.S. 27 Solicitors": I agree they are distracting to the public, to drivers, however, the county commissioners need not waste their valuable time, as Florida Statute 810.11 arguably applies to this problem and needs only to enforce it. ...more

February 13, 2009

I read the article "Avon Park Police Department Officer Tussles With Suspect." ...more

September 12, 2008

The Media Specialists and Reading Coaches of Highlands would like to thank the following for their support of the visiting author, Alane Ferguson, to several of our schools. It simply would not have been possible with them. ...more

May 7, 2008

Hillsborough High football coach Earl Garcia Jr. understands the importance of continuing your education past high school. ...more

February 7, 2008