Highlands EnviroFuels took another step toward building a biofuels plant at U.S. 27 and State Road 70 by securing a $305,000 state grant. ...more

February 28, 2009

The first outbreak of a disease that is killing palm trees in other parts of the state was detected this week in Highlands County. ...more

February 21, 2009

BUSINESS NOTES KITCHEN KUDOS: Bob and Trish Weis of Brandon, owners of Kitchen Solvers of Tampa Bay, received the Angie's List Super Service Award in the Tampa Bay market for the second consecutive year. The annual recognition is presented to companies that achieved and maintained a superior service rating on Angie's List the previous year. The company offers kitchen remodeling consultations and installations. For information, call (813) 681-1416 or go to www. kitchensolvers.com. ...more

February 18, 2009

Things To Do is a list of some of the most interesting upcoming events. For a complete list of Tampa Bay area events, see this week's Friday Extra. ...more

January 28, 2009

The price of feed and fertilizer has nearly doubled. Transportation and the cost of labor are up as well. The threat of more government regulation always seems to be lurking over the farmer and rancher in Highlands County as well as across the country. ...more

January 18, 2009

Public Meeting Hernando County Continuum of Care of the Mid Florida Homeless Coalition will hold its monthly meeting from 8 to 9 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 11, at the Children's Advocacy Center of Hernando at Mid Florida Community Services located at 880 Kennedy Blvd., Brooksville. Plans will be made for the 2009 homeless point-in-time census, which will be held on Jan. 24. Those interested in the prevention of homelessness or assisting those who are homeless are encouraged to attend. For more information, call Barbara Wheeler at 352-860-2308 or e-mail mfhc@tampabay.rr.com. ...more

January 4, 2009

There's still time to attend a seminar aimed at teaching homeowners how to avoid the common pitfalls of landscaping. ...more

December 12, 2008

Mark your calendars. Hernando County government has several meetings on tap: ...more

December 9, 2008

Highlands County is known for its citrus but many may not realize that it is big in beef production and dairy, too. ...more

November 18, 2008

PLANT CITY Strawberries remain Hillsborough County's top crop. ...more

September 4, 2008