Could nursing mothers be exempt from jury duty? That's a question Florida lawmakers may soon answer. On Tuesday, a proposal allowing an exemption to women who are breast feeding passed its first test, with only one dissenting vote, the News Service of Florida reported. ...more

November 6, 2009

If Mike Swaine wants to record a document, he walks across Commerce Street, from his attorney's office to Highlands County Courthouse. ...more

March 5, 2009

The following people were booked Friday, Feb. 27 through Sunday, March 1 into the Highlands County Jail: ...more

March 3, 2009

Dustin Wells Germaine, 28, was arrested and charged with producing methamphetamine, possession of a controlled substance without a prescription and possession of drug paraphernalia. ...more

February 27, 2009

Four people were arrested Wednesday for allegedly operating a methamphetamine cook. ...more

February 26, 2009

Last year, schools were "held harmless" by budget cuts. This year, cities, counties, constitutional officers and human service agencies didn't feel the knife as severely. ...more

January 29, 2009

Since I am neither a registered Republican nor a Democrat, I really do not pay much attention to which party our elected officials are affiliated. I do, however, pay attention to their actions that are reported in the media. ...more

January 13, 2009

Bob Germaine, who was sworn in Tuesday as the new Highlands County Clerk of Courts, announced a reorganization and other measures to cut operating costs. ...more

January 9, 2009

A local man charged with battery and animal cruelty in reference to the beating of a Sebring woman has his case on the Jan. 12 trial docket. ...more

January 7, 2009

In reference to the allegations of impropriety concerning Luke Brooker-fill dirt and Bob Germaine-election issues. ...more

November 13, 2008