Local Calendar UPCOMING EVENTS Thursday, Aug. 7 Sertoma Junior Tour at Placid Lakes, 9 a.m. ...more

August 6, 2008

Highlands County public schools continue to fall within a wide range, A to D, on the state school report card. ...more

July 9, 2008

SEBRING - Highlands County public schools continue to fall within a wide range, A to D, on the state school report card. Among the district's 15 schools, three had a lower grade, but three improved upon last year's grade, according to the accountability grades released Tuesday by the Florida Department of Education. On the bright side, three schools maintained an A grade – Lake Country and Lake Placid elementary schools and Sebring Middle School. ...more

July 8, 2008

The east side of Trillium was untouched for months. That was not a surprise. Most new subdivisions in Hernando County have nearly halted construction plans because of the slumping residential market. ...more

July 8, 2008

I just wanted to share a card and comments from my son who underwent a lung transplant a few years ago. He was in his 50s and had pulmonary fibrosis in both lungs. He was anxiously waiting for a lung transplant at Ohio State Medical Center. The care read: ...more

June 4, 2008

Baseball was always the bond J.J. Crumbley shared with his father, John, and it's one he always has cherished. That's why it was so special for J.J. to have the opportunity to forge that bond again during his final amateur season. ...more

June 1, 2008

SEBRING –– The 2008 Sertoma Junior Golf Tour will kick off with its annual adult/child tournament at 1 p.m. on Sunday. Entry fee is $75 per team, which includes 18 holes of golf, range balls, trophies and dinner. The tournament is being held at Sun 'N Lake Country Club and registration is at noon. The Sertoma Junior Tour, which is for youngsters ages 6-18, is in its 14th year and Sun 'N Lake Country Club assistant professional Andy Kesling is beginning his second year as Sertoma Tour director. "We're hoping a large number of kids come out this summer," said Kesling. "We've got a good schedule with different courses each week that will test each of the golfers skills. ...more

May 26, 2008

Last Saturday, May 17, our home caught on fire in our kitchen. We would like to thank first God for no injuries. Highlands County Sheriff's Office for being the first to repond. EMS for helping us put out the fire. Three volunteer fire departments: Highlands Park, Lake Placid and Sun 'n Lakes. Chief Richard Giavoni, thanks! Chief of Lake Placid Police and volunteer firefighter Phil Williams. Bringing out our wedding picture is really something we will never forget. Thanks. American Red Cross, you meant so much to us at that time. Especially the stuffed animal that you gave my daughter. The Baldwin Family, thanks. You were there the whole time. ...more

May 26, 2008

The lights were on and the sun was going down when Adrian Gonzalez hit a three-run homer with two outs in the 18th inning to give the San Diego Padres a 12-9 win against the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday. ...more

May 26, 2008

Only lucky ones might get a clear view of tonight's total lunar eclipse. ...more

February 20, 2008