The pool of applicants has been pared for the executive director's job for the Highlands County Industrial Development Authority/Economic Development Commission, and interviews have been set up for the end of this month. ...more

October 12, 2008

The Lake Placid Police Department has announced road closures for the Caladium Festival from Aug. 22-24. ...more

August 17, 2008

SEBRING – A review of the past year, a look ahead at the year ahead and the presentation of awards were the order of business during the Greater Sebring Chamber of Commerce's annual banquet Friday night at the Restoration Center. Megan Klootwyk was recognized as the Ambassador of the Year. Kim Heintz was presented with the Director of the Year award. Bob and Nadine Tedstone received the Volunteer of the Year award. This is the first time that a couple has been honored with the award. Highlands Independent Bank was named the Business of the Year. ...more

February 17, 2008