Southwest Zone Alafia River State Park 14326 South C.R. 39, Lithia 33547 (813) 672-5320 ...more

November 2, 2007

SEBRING — If you're in Highlands Hammock State Park and a fly lands on your nose, don't swat it. That might be Franki, who's flying to the rescue of bromeliads everywhere. ...more

October 24, 2007

That fly you're trying to swat just might be a big help in scientists efforts to eradicate a weevil that's killing wild bromeliad's living throughout the area. Then again, it might just be a house fly that's driving you crazy. It's difficult to tell. But just in case, chase it outside. ...more

October 24, 2007

SEBRING — A determined effort. That's what the Sebring High School cross country team put together in Thursday's 36th annual Avon Park Rotary Invitational at Highlands Hammock State Park. The Blue Streak girls won the six-team meet with a five-person team score of 45 points, while Walker Memorial Academy placed second with 54, and Hardee had 63. ...more

October 13, 2007

Welcome to our roost! Our report to readers, regarding our trip to the Audubon Corkscrew Sanctuary, unfortunately, will not happen. ...more

September 30, 2007

SEBRING — Highlands Hammock Park Ranger Darrel Smith remains hospitalized at the Lakeland Regional Medical Center Sunday after his tricycle collided with a car Friday evening, according to a spokesman from the park. Smith, 60, was in critical condition when he was airlifted Friday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The staff at Lakeland Regional refused to provide any information on Smith's condition Sunday afternoon, declining to confirm if he was there, and not stating why. However, Park Ranger Steve Barrera from Highlands Hammock State Park said Smith had "multiple injuries" but was "stabilized" at the hospital. ...more

September 3, 2007