As the nation's attention is focused on solving the economic crisis, more people are turning to the Highlands County Health Department for primary medical care and youth dental care. ...more

February 24, 2009

The financial-services firm Edward Jones ranked No. 2 on FORTUNE magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For 2009" list in its 10th year on the prestigious list, according to Edward Burnside, a financial advisor in Sebring. Edward Jones also ranked No. 1 for large-sized companies. ...more

February 8, 2009

Highlands County tourism officials want to learn more about the people who travel here, and they have put together a 15-question survey to help them get the information. ...more

September 21, 2008

Middle school students are getting online help to plan their future. ...more

November 24, 2007

SEBRING — Providing public transportation services has been identified as a top priority not only in Highlands, but also in Glades, Hardee and Okeechobee counties. Within two to four years, state and federal funding is expected to be available for services that could range from a bus system to a dial-a-ride service, car or van pooling and employer-run shuttles within the six-county Heartland region. Public comment on the transportation strategy being developed now –– the Heartland Mobility Plan –– is crucial, Lynn Topel said at Monday's meeting of the Highlands County Homeowners Association. ...more

September 11, 2007