Diana Owen's front yard may look like a cemetery, but no one will find any coffins buried six feet under. Skeletal inhabitants are seen resting beside the above-ground headstones. One is even being knocked over by an early Thursday breeze. "I'm probably going to have to stake him," Owen said. A self-professed Halloween fan, Owen and her sister, Connie Christensen, were busy transforming the Swallow Avenue home into a land of frights and screams. ...more

October 31, 2008

Shortly before her white 2007 Maserati was stolen from the parking lot of Blue Martini nightclub last week, a woman was kissing and caressing the suspect on the hood of the expensive Italian sports car, police say. ...more

September 16, 2008

On Aug. 18, the new school year opens not only for all public schools in Highlands County, but also for the students attending the first Catholic school in the county. ...more

August 15, 2008

A popular club for stay-at-home moms split its ranks, but its members say the separation was amicable. ...more

May 10, 2008

The Highlands Art League would like to thank our sponsors for their continued support and contributions. An event as large as the festival would not be possible without community support, and we appreciate all our community does for us. Our title sponsor this year was Mid Florida Credit Union. Our Friday night activities were underwritten by the city of Sebring CRA with Golden Palms Catering Company providing all the food for the weekend activities at the Yellow House. We have been able to count on them for their support for the past four years. The Florida Mentor, Dr. and Mrs. Pigman, and Happy Owl teamed together to be our Community Street Sponsors. Progress Energy came back and sponsored Children's Street this year. Crutchfield and Sons joined them to provide for the Children's Fest Tent. The children were able to make small crafts for free, thanks to them. ...more

November 24, 2007