Dusty Franz will spend the next two weeks speeding down the shoulders and sidewalks of central Florida's roadways at five miles an hour. ...more

November 7, 2009

The following people were booked Thursday, Nov. 5 into the Highlands County Jail: ...more

November 7, 2009

The demolition of the Home Depot sign is actually a sign of things to come - namely a new and larger ABC liquor store that will be built with the Orlando-based company's new prototype design. ...more

November 6, 2009

Preparations are underway Thursday for the sixth annual Veterans Day parade in downtown Sebring scheduled for 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, and sponsored by the Heartland Workforce. ...more

November 6, 2009

A man and woman were arrested on burglary charges after a set of car keys belonging to the female were allegedly found in one of the bags of stolen items. ...more

November 5, 2009

Despite making a double bogey on his first hole of the day, Avon Park junior Greg Gentry kept his composure and managed to shoot a 1-over-par 73 in Tuesday's first round of the boys Class 1A state golf tournament at Juliette Falls Golf and Spa Community. ...more

November 5, 2009

For those who want to pay less taxes, it seems like good news: the tax collector took in 8 percent less this year than in 2008. ...more

November 5, 2009

The Highlands County Health Department (HCHD) would like to respond to a letter written to the editor on Oct. 29 about "free dental care." ...more

November 5, 2009

The following people were booked Tuesday, Nov. 3 into the Highlands County Jail: ...more

November 5, 2009

An 88-year-old man was reportedly just returning a lost dog to a woman, but her boyfriend told law enforcement a different story after being arrested on battery charges against a person over 65. ...more

November 5, 2009