For the next three weeks, Avon representative Florence Richmond of Sebring will be donating 50 percent of her retail sales to abused children in Highlands County. ...more

October 30, 2009

The Florida Secretary for the Department of Children & Families, George Sheldon,paid a visit to the Children's Advocacy Center in Sebring last Tuesday. ...more

June 11, 2009

Corvette 3 Racing Team members Jan Magnussen, left, Antonio Garcia, center and Johnny O' Connell gave the big wheel its first spin at Wednesday's Hairpin Spin event, presented by the Mobil 1 12 Hours of Sebring race. A number of prizes were available for attendees to win. The event was held at Four Points by Sheraton hotel next to Sebring International Raceway. A large chocolate fountain and assorted goodies for dipping were just a few of the finger foods available for snacking on. All proceeds from the event were benefitting the Highlands Art League, the Humane Society of Highlands County, the Children's Services Foundation of Highlands County and the Sebing Sports Car Racing Hall of Fame. ...more

March 19, 2009

I would like to offer my personal observations on the upcoming Clerk of Courts race between Bob Germaine and Mary Wilson. In criticism of Bob Germaine, Mary Wilson has publicly stated that Bob Germaine, if elected, would be "double dipping" because he would be receiving his pension and his salary as clerk of courts at the same time. Nothing to my knowledge precludes Bob from seeking public office while concurrently drawing a pension. Many have done so in the past. Should Bob Germaine be denied the opportunity to seek public office because he has dedicated the last 36 years of his life working for the clerk of courts office, and as a result, he receives a pension? For that matter, should any retired state or county employee, myself included, who receives a pension through the Florida Career Service Retirement System, be denied an opportunity to seek public office? I think the answer is obvious. ...more

October 26, 2008

In A 4-1 vote Tuesday, the Highlands County commissioners awarded nine grants for health care totaling more than $360,000 as recommended by the Highlands County Hospital District Board. ...more

October 19, 2008

Concerned Parents of Autistic Children invite everyone to their third annual Old Time Rock and Roll Dance fundraiser from 7 to 11 p.m. Oct. 25 in the Grand Ballroom at the Red Rose Inn and Suites, 2011 Wheeler St. N., Plant City. The Breezin Entertainment and Productions agency will provide the Breezin Band for the evening's entertainment. ...more

October 8, 2008

Jeff Roth credits his faith and family in keeping him grounded in a difficult job where he regularly deals with horrific cases of child abuse and neglect. ...more

September 8, 2008

The Children's Services Foundation is primed to recognize seven finalists from among 25 nominations, and choose a single winner of the 2008 Champion for Children's Award at its annual gala. ...more

August 1, 2008

Florida Blood Services and Sam's Club are hosting an Independence Day blood drive. Help build up the blood supply by donating at select Tampa Bay area Sam's Club locations from noon to 6 p.m. today. ...more

July 4, 2008

SEBRING — The Children's Advocacy Center could be doubling in size in the next 18 months. Jeff Roth, director of the center, announced plans for the 8,300-square-foot, $1.2 million expansion at Wednesday's Children Ser-vices Council meeting. The space, which would be added to the rear of the existing building, would allow the Department of Children and Families and Guardian Ad Litem to move their operations in the building. Roth said the centralization of services not only leads better communication between the agencies but also the economy of time due to central record keeping. ...more

May 29, 2008