Henry Wilson Jr. of New Port Richey says County Commission must make tough decision on recycling. ...more

January 29, 2008

Councilman John Dingfelder has proposed a plan to entice developers - and require the city - to meet certain environmental standards on new buildings. ...more

January 10, 2008

Christmas is over. The presents are unwrapped. The decorations are starting to look a little old. Thoughts are turning to New Year's Eve celebrations. ...more

December 28, 2007

Homeowners can haul away the mulch. ...more

December 27, 2007

SEBRING — Christmas decorations are going back into boxes, but what happens to that live tree that brought holiday cheer? Residents just have to cart the tree, with the ornaments and tree stand removed, to the curb and solid waste officials will take care of the rest. Richard Gorman, landfill operation manager for Highlands County, said the county residents' Christmas trees are picked up with the yard waste and mixed with dirt and sand to make a ground cover at the Highlands County Landfill. The ground cover, which is spread over the landfill daily, is used for odor control and as a barrier from intrusion by birds and animals. ...more

December 27, 2007

Parade Safety Needed I am very pleased to have a parade and enjoy it every year but just concerned. While hearing about a child in Tampa being killed at a parade, I am thankful the Brooksville parade turned out safe. ...more

December 25, 2007

Pasco County leaders on Thursday unanimously agreed to withdraw the maximum 15 percent, or $65 million, from a state investment pool as they wait for assurances that the fund can remain solvent. ...more

December 7, 2007

The Highlands County School District, Highlands County Courthouse, city government offices and facilities will be closed Thursday, Nov. 22, and Friday, Nov. 23, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Also closed will be the U.S. post office and other federal and state offices. ...more

November 20, 2007

TAMPA - The horns bellow inside the Hillsborough County Commission chambers. Outside, trucks driven by smaller independent trash haulers periodically circle the building, honking their horns as they drive by the chambers. ...more

November 7, 2007

A lot rides on the success of Highlands County's asphalt plant, expected to go on line in May. We're not just talking of the money involved or the cynical "I told you so" that asphalt contractors are hoping to throw at the county should the project fail. ...more

October 29, 2007