County commissioners Tuesday unanimously approved an interlocal agreement that allows the county and city fire departments to share the use of the Brooksville Fire Station for the next 25 years. ...more

September 24, 2008

With 460 school bus stops around the county, it's next to impossible for officials to make sure every child waiting for a ride to school is safe. ...more

September 23, 2008

Sheriff, superintendent: Public should stay alert, too. ...more

September 23, 2008

The Highlands County commissioners said "no" to cutting the planned pay raises and funding for recreation, but did make 16 budget cuts suggested by county Administrator Michael Wright. ...more

September 18, 2008

An effort by residents here to spoil the county's plan to dump thousands of cubic yards of slurry, dredged from the bottom of the channel onto a parcel on Eagle Nest Drive, appears to have worked. ...more

September 13, 2008

The federal highway trust fund is running out of money, but the shortfall will not impact any road projects in Highlands County, according to the state Florida Department of Transportation. ...more

September 9, 2008

When Department of Public Works Director Charles Mixson returns from his disciplinary suspension next week, he will have to pencil in a new appointment on his calendar: A meeting with his boss, County Administrator David Hamilton. ...more

September 4, 2008

Includes mandatory weekly meetings ...more

September 4, 2008

It's stop and go traffic, but mostly stop and wait at the Kenilworth Boulevard and Highlands Avenue intersection during the morning and afternoon school rush hours. ...more

September 3, 2008

David Hamilton is to be commended for his decision to suspend County Engineer and Department of Public Works Manager Charles Mixson for 10 business days and demand he take steps to reorganize his department during a subsequent six-month probationary period. ...more

September 3, 2008