Polk County deputies are investigating a hit-and-run crash today involving a motorcycle. ...more

February 9, 2009

The Avon Park Police Department is investigating two separate business robberies that occurred within the past week. ...more

February 7, 2009

The Avon Park Police Department is investigating two separate business robberies that occurred within the past week. ...more

February 6, 2009

The first Little Miss Highlands County contest incorporated a western motif for its inaugural event. ...more

January 28, 2009

Nala Price, 9, a student at Heartland Christian School, was crowned Little Miss Highlands County at the Highlands County Fair Monday night. This was the first year for the contest. Price loves singing and acting. ...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

Chemistry and trust are ingredients that can make or break any offense. ...more

January 9, 2009

The Highlands County Sheriff's Office is continuing an active investigation into the discovery of a body inside a burned vehicle Nov. 29 in Hardee County. ...more

January 8, 2009

The Highlands County Sheriff's Office is continuing an active investigation into the discovery of a body inside a burned vehicle Nov. 29 in Hardee County. ...more

January 7, 2009

A single dive does not make a season, and Avon Park's John Chittum has proved that he belongs with the top divers around, even if the end results didn't turn out the way he envisioned. ...more

January 4, 2009