Highlands County's safety net became a little stronger this week with the addition of $57,000 in federal grants for emergency shelter and food needs. ...more

March 6, 2009

The 12th edition of the Taste of Palm Harbor has fallen victim to the unsettled economic climate. The 2009 edition of the food festival showcasing area restaurants has been canceled, according to the Palm Harbor Junior Women's Club, the event's organizer. This year's Taste of Palm Harbor was slated for Sunday, Feb. 22. ...more

January 27, 2009

Parkway Food Ministries in Sebring was providing food to about 50 families a month when it opened in October 2007. With the recession hitting people harder, the ministry now gives food to 300 families monthly. ...more

January 26, 2009

Authorizations for medical assistance from the Highlands County Department of Human Services tripled in the first quarter of this fiscal year over the same period a year ago. The quarter ended Dec. 31. ...more

January 23, 2009

AVON PARK — Sebring senior Shaanan Spiegel walked through South Florida Community College's Panther gym, watching all his fellow wrestlers in competition, with his mind set on nothing but his upcoming match. "I just take it one match at a time," Spiegel said. "But I've been here before. This is nothing new and a lot of times my experience gives me the edge I need." Spiegel (152) turned off his iPod and entered the squared circle against Space Coast's Gage Mullins. Less than four minutes later, he walked off with minimal sweat and maximum effort given to dispatch the final opponent of the day. ...more

February 10, 2008

RED WINGS 5, BLUE JACKETS 4

November 19, 2007

SEBRING — While interviewing 10 people for the job of launching the Healthy Families program in Highlands County, Mary Foy was looking for more than the necessary education and experience in social work. In Deborah Hadley, who started as program manager Monday, Foy said she believes she found "the spark plug that we need to get this program off the ground." Hadley, with 23 years in children's services work, will help select and train a seven-member staff to begin offering services by Jan. 1. Through voluntary home visits, home-support workers will help parents get the support, education and services they need to overcome obstacles in raising their children. ...more

October 31, 2007

A party for the palate that has become a downtown tradition here kicks off tomorrow at noon. The 11th Taste of Palm Harbor, the community's biggest signature event, will be tomorrow, Oct. 7, from noon to 6 p.m. ...more

October 6, 2007