For those who spent Saturday night watching the news as the votes for the House of Representative's health care reform bill came in, the announcement could have felt like a great victory or a complete disappointment. ...more

November 10, 2009

The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be conducting "controlled, prescribed burns" during November and December on the Jack Creek property in Highlands County. ...more

November 10, 2009

Three years ago Wanda Brote called the county's veterans services office and asked if they needed help with their food drive. ...more

November 10, 2009

The following people were booked Friday, Nov. 6 through Sunday, Nov. 8 into the Highlands County Jail: ...more

November 10, 2009

Two men were treated for injuries they suffered early Sunday morning in a reported stabbing incident that happened on Santiago Street. ...more

November 10, 2009

A Sebring man was arrested over the weekend for allegedly stealing $6,600 worth of spools of electrical wire from Sea Hawk Industries. ...more

November 10, 2009

If Dr. Elton Gissendanner had his way, every dog and cat in the United States would be microchipped. ...more

November 9, 2009

The following people were being sought by the Highlands County Sheriff's Office on active warrants as of Thursday, Nov. 5. - ...more

November 9, 2009

Two former members of the city board claim Ron Grimming was passed over for the chief of police job because of the color of his skin, according to a St. Louis Post-Dispatch report. ...more

November 8, 2009

Thank you from Ridge Area Arc Thanks to everyone who made Ridge Area Arc's Inaugural Halloween 10K and 5K Run-Walk held on Oct. 31 at Highlands Hammock State Park a spook-tacular success! It was wonderful to see athletes of all abilities participate in the event. ...more

November 8, 2009