In 2006, at the peak of the building boom, 1,752 building permits were issued for single-family, multi-family and mobile homes in Highlands County. ...more

February 11, 2009

The Grant Tolbert era officially ended Friday with the retirement of the Hernando County building director. ...more

September 18, 2008

Department reorganization continues. ...more

September 16, 2008

SEBRING — Carol Shackleford already knows the biggest news in town. "People have been calling me at home, asking me if it's really going to open," said Shackleford, the permit clerk at the Highlands County Building Official's office. So, for the record, Shackleford issued a permit on Sept. 18 to Olive Garden. A 7,441 square-foot building will be constructed at 1696 U.S. 27 S., in front of the Shops at Shelby Crossing. It will employ about 150 workers. ...more

September 22, 2007