Last week, John Hawthorne got a call from Highlands County Administrator Michael Wright. ...more

March 4, 2010

So many streets, so little money. That's what dozens of Daffodil Road advocates were told when they requested that Highlands County extend their road around a portion of Lake June. ...more

March 3, 2010

Highlands County lost more than $1 million on its asphalt plant last year, so it should be shut down, two commissioners said Tuesday. ...more

February 17, 2010

The demise of a proposed $5 million affordable housing project has led to the departure of a fourth person at Highlands County Habitat for Humanity. ...more

February 10, 2010

Two weeks ago, they let the matter drop without a vote. On Tuesday, the Highlands County commissioners were firm - even though it was a 3-2 vote. They said no to the Florida Turnpike's contaminated dirt. ...more

February 10, 2010

The Highlands County Commission has agreed to discuss a tax abatement referendum during a regular meeting in early March. ...more

January 31, 2010

County Administrator Michael Wright apologized Tuesday for bringing the commissioners so controversial an item as contaminated dirt. ...more

January 27, 2010

After being stand-offish last week with Florida's Turnpike Authority, Highlands County commissioners voted 3-1 to accept contaminated soil from the seven rest area service stations. ...more

January 20, 2010

Sun 'n Lake residents already have three commissioners they want. On Tuesday, the Highlands County commissioners adopted an ordinance so SNL citizens can elect a fourth at the end of this year. ...more

January 6, 2010

Highlands County's first welcome signs were completed last week. The three dimensional 20 feet wide by 10 feet high signs incorporate elements of Highlands County including caladiums, golf, the cracker trail cowboy and race cars. ...more

December 29, 2009