I recently put a letter in Highlands Today requesting some help for a project that would put people to work. Let me tell you the response I got. I sent a letter to Governor Crist asking for his support. To my surprise the phone rang at work. It was one of his aides that called me and said if I needed any help to call him. Someone else also called to volunteer their time for writing grants. So that's two good things we got. ...more

November 13, 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

Colby not cited by deputies Since Highlands Today's publication of the Oct. 14 article concerning Preston Colby, Highlands Today has confirmed that on the day in question Colby was not issued a notice to appear in court. Highlands Today regrets the error ...more

October 16, 2009

Mayor Pam Iorio said today her administration has reached an impasse in contract talks with the three unions representing city employees. ...more

July 14, 2009

A seminar on how businesses should prepare if a disaster strikes the area will be held from 8 - 9 a.m. Thursday, June 25 at Heartland Workforce, 2730 U.S. 27 N., in Sebring. ...more

June 24, 2009

Heartland for Children announces its recent accreditation by The Council on Accreditation (COA). ...more

June 12, 2009

The Business & Economic Development Committee on Tuesday will discuss amending the county's impact fee ordinance, which hasn't been revised since 2001. ...more

May 17, 2009

Losing your job is emotionally and financially draining. Figuring out how to keep your head above water until you find a new one is overwhelming. ...more

April 18, 2009

Fireworks could erupt this afternoon when the Hillsborough County Commission takes its first hard look at next year's budget shortfall. County Administrator Pat Bean surprised some commissioners Friday when she said the bleak economic outlook could force her to lay off 1,000 employees over the next two years. Commissioner Al Higginbotham questioned whether so many layoffs are necessary, and he accused Bean of using the layoff announcement to pressure Sheriff David Gee into reducing his workforce. ...more

March 31, 2009

The city plans to lay off another 20 employees over the next several months. ...more

March 12, 2009