Because the region has averaged 22.5 inches of rain in the past three months, the Governing Board of the South Florida Water Management District on Thursday relaxed emergency water restrictions for agricultural, commercial and recreational use. ...more

September 13, 2008

Sarah Pallone, who has been interim director of the Greater Sebring Chamber of Commerce since Dan Andrews was fired in April, has been named the new president and CEO. ...more

August 30, 2008

James A. Wedemeier, 27, of Sebring, was critically injured Friday in a one-car crash on State Road 60 at N. Airport Road in Lake Wales. ...more

August 24, 2008

Ford, GM, Chrysler, even Nissan has cut retiree benefits. Have the automakers cut your benefits? ...more

August 16, 2008

The next city council meeting will be held in a larger venue, just in case a large crowd shows up. ...more

August 7, 2008

A baker who was leaving Merita bread company, 1202 W. SR 64, at 5:30 a.m. Saturday was so surprised to find a man waiting for her, she didn't get much of a description. She didn't have much time, either. ...more

August 3, 2008

I have just finished reading Gary Pinnell's article "The Money Chase" for the third time. I become more disillusioned each time I read it. Is that what elections are about, raising money? There are four candidates running for Congress. ...more

August 2, 2008

In the Monday, June 9, edition of Highlands Today, a story was written by Gary Pinnell, giving an excellent historical account of Barry Smith, a Women Air force Service Pilot (WASP) during World War II. ...more

June 11, 2008

WE WANT TO KNOW: Were You BornOn Leap Year's Day? Only one in every 1,460 people are born on Feb. 29. Were you one of them? Reporter Gary Pinnell is writing a story about Leap Year's babies. If you can contribute, write gpinnell@highlandstoday.com, or call 386-5828. ...more

February 18, 2008

Just before Christmas, there was a party in the portable classroom on the southwest corner of Sebring High School's campus. Eleven mothers and a father, from freshmen to seniors, were with their children as they visited Santa and picked out three free books for the Reading Is Fundamental program. Choices included "Rub A Dub Dub," "Pat A Cake," and "Old King Cole." Parents spent 45 minutes here, then went back to their own educations. And while parents were in class, teachers made sure the kids brushed their teeth, played outside, washed their hands, ate breakfast, and learned to read. ...more

January 6, 2008