Preserving the area's character was foremost on the minds of residents who gathered to discuss their community's future. ...more

March 30, 2009

Be advised that the truck route (C17A,) from Central Avenue to Lake Avenue in Avon Park is now open to the traveling public. For more information, call the Highlands County Engineering Department at 402-6877. ...more

February 27, 2009

Residents are battling a proposal for a borrow pit between U.S. 92 and Interstate 4, worried the heavy truck traffic could jeopardize students at five local schools. ...more

February 4, 2009

A jury had to decide on Tuesday whether fear for one's safety justifies leaving the scene of a fatal accident. ...more

February 4, 2009

Three new shopping plazas are about to be unveiled in the coming months, giving prospective retailers more options along busy streets. ...more

January 11, 2009

County commissioners on Tuesday are expected to approve an interlocal agreement that will transfer daily oversight of the emergency management department to the sheriff's office. ...more

December 1, 2008

Three counties have charges against a bank robbery suspect who led deputies on a high-speed pursuit Thursday afternoon. ...more

June 21, 2008

Three counties have charges against a bank robbery suspect who led deputies on a high-speed pursuit Thursday afternoon. ...more

June 20, 2008

With speeds topping 110 mph, the suspected bank robber and the deputies tailing him covered the eight miles between Interstate 75 and Brooksville in a matter of minutes. ...more

June 20, 2008

STOP STICKS END GETAWAY ...more

June 19, 2008