Motorists who violate any of several new state laws will face heavy fines and or suspensions starting on Oct. 1, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. ...more

September 30, 2008

SEBRING — The Highlands County Sheriff's Office, along with other law enforcement agencies in the county and the state, will be warning and ticketing motorists who break the the Move Over Law. The week-long enforcement is scheduled for June 23 through June 29, Sheriff Susan Benton announced in a press release. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles is coordinating it, and Florida Highway Patrol troopers also will be involved. ...more

June 19, 2008

VENUS — A 16-year-old Venus boy was pronounced dead early Monday at the scene of a single car crash on U.S. 27 about 12 miles south of Lake Placid. ...more

September 17, 2007