The following people were booked Friday, Oct. 30 through Sunday, Nov. 1 into the Highlands County Jail: ...more

November 3, 2009

During its July meeting, South Florida Community College's District Board of Trustees elected new officers to the board. David Leidel of Highlands County was elected as 2009-10 chair, and Gary Delatorre of Hardee County was elected as vice chair. ...more

August 2, 2009

Andy Tuck has been elected to chair the Republican Party of Highlands County. Robert Garcia is the new vice chairman, Sandra Fantauzzi is the secretary, Nadine Tedstone is the treasurer, Joan Hartt is the state committeewoman, and Chuck Oakes is the state committeeman. ...more

February 12, 2009

WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Former Springstead wrestling state champ Corey Hill is back home in Spring Hill, but continues to train for his budding MMA career. ...more

October 6, 2008

A man and woman felt lucky after a single-engine plane in which they flew struck a bird Friday afternoon and was forced to crash-land in a cow pasture near the Highlands County Landfill, according to Sheriff's Sgt. Mitch Moore. ...more

August 30, 2008

A man and woman felt lucky after a single engine plane in which they flew struck a bird Friday afternoon and was forced to crash land in a cow pasture near the Highlands County Landfill, according to Sheriff's Sgt. Mitch Moore. ...more

August 29, 2008

SEBRING — A barn owned by Hartt S Y & Son was destroyed late Wednesday morning after a fire ravaged through it. ...more

December 6, 2007