The Highlands County commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to award a $250,000 contract to the Central Florida Regional Planning Council. ...more

March 11, 2009

On Tuesday, the Highlands County commissioners will consider awarding a $250,000 contract to the Central Florida Regional Planning Council. ...more

March 8, 2009

Union Congregational Church's Solid Grounds, a meet and greet eatery, is operating in violation of the city's Land Development regulations, according to the city attorney's interpretation of the Central Florida Regional Planning Council's statement on the issue. ...more

February 11, 2009

The Department of Defense has zeroed in on growth of Highlands County and surrounding areas, as uncontrolled development could affect the military's ability to carry out its mission at the Avon Park Air Force Range. ...more

January 8, 2009

Barbara Stewart, chairwoman of the Highlands County Board of Commissioners, made assignments for the five commissioners to serve as either a voting member or a liaison to 30 boards and commissions. ...more

December 30, 2008

Highlands County Commissioner Guy Maxcy won a fifth consecutive four-year term in Tuesday's general election as voters also elected Jeff Carlson to the county commission. Maxcy and Carlson, both Republicans, won by resounding margins. ...more

November 5, 2008

Jeff Carlson is a certified public accountant. He's originally from Highlands County. He's married, and has two children. ...more

October 12, 2008

A standing-room-only crowd on Wednesday used a visit from the state's top growth management official to express concerns about Florida's $491 million CSX rail realignment plan and what it might do to neighborhoods, cities and counties. ...more

September 27, 2007

If we keep doing what we're doing today, what will Highlands County look like in 50 years? ...more

September 21, 2007