Two of the top three land deals in Highlands County last year were groves sold to Premier Citrus, a company that has addresses in Vero Beach and Lake Placid. ...more

February 2, 2009

The recipients of the first Nicholas G. Sottile Memorial Scholarship have been announced. ...more

January 14, 2009

The committee that was formed to raise money to build a community center in Lake Placid is hopeful the town will receive a $4 million federal grant for construction of a 20,000-square-foot building. ...more

September 10, 2008

On July 15, Highlands County commissioners were faced with a dilemma. A 78-year-old woman was standing before them, asking that they suspend a $287 fine. ...more

July 26, 2008

LAKE PLACID — A dog is not always man's best friend — at least according to Leonard L. Jones, who said the noise generated by a kennel located about 400 yards from his home is driving him "insane." "I can close the door, close the vertical blinds, close the curtains and still hear the dogs barking in my bedroom," said Jones. "I have a right to peace and quiet." Jones and neighbor George Coyle both complained about the noise. Vicki and Mike Finch, kennel owners of Dawg House, 69 Dawg House Drive, were issued civil citations three times for exceeding the Highlands County Noise Control Ordinance. The citations were overturned by Magistrate Pamela Karlson, and because the code enforcement office contested those rulings, a rehearing is scheduled for Feb. 28. ...more

February 2, 2008

People who live and drive in neighborhoods near Lake Grady are likely to see a whole lot of digging going on near roadways as Verizon prepares to extend fiber-optic cable services to the community. ...more

December 20, 2007

SEBRING – The majority of units in the first phase of the Schumacher Road Business Park have been reserved, according to the Realtor for the project. Greg Karlson, broker/owner of ERA Advantage Realty, said 13 units have either been sold or leased in the business park, which is located next to Hill-Gustat Middle School in Sebring. Businesses that will locate there include a fish market, contractor, karate school, a design company and a home school. Karlson said an investor has bought one unit and might take another. ...more

September 30, 2007