If you own property in Highlands County you should have received, or soon will be receiving, your tax bill in the mail from the Highlands County Tax Collector's Office. ...more

November 5, 2009

November 4, 2009

The recent interest over President Obama vs. Fox News is really a proxy for the real "war," which pits the bias of conservative news outlets versus traditional journalism. ...more

November 4, 2009

An audit of the Highlands County Road & Bridge Department found several problems, including a $4,300 invoice that was paid twice, work that should not have been performed, a lack of inventory controls and a lack of internal controls. ...more

November 4, 2009

The city is waiting for a $700 fee before Ed White, the city's building official, can review plans for a 12,800-square-foot outparcel that may house businesses displaced by an incoming Sam's Club. ...more

November 4, 2009

For the first time in history, Congress will not allow an increase in the Social Security COLA (cost of living adjustment.) ...more

November 4, 2009

Sebring girls soccer coach Steve Ashley insists that he's not apprehensive about trotting out four, five, maybe even six newcomers this season. ...more

November 4, 2009

A local law enforcement officer offered a Lake Placid resident a ride home late Friday night but ended up arresting him for allegedly possessing cocaine. ...more

November 3, 2009

Joe Moore isn't shy about telling Avon Park's city council he's not happy with the water rate increase. ...more

November 3, 2009

A Georgia woman claims Sebring resident Rikelle Purcell, who died last week after what authorities describe as a murder-suicide, was set to leave her abusive boyfriend before she was shot to death. ...more

November 3, 2009