The Highlands County Health Department continues to wait for more shipments of the swine flu vaccines to open a vaccination clinic for residents. The first batches of the vaccines have been delivered to local pediatricians and obstetricians for children and pregnant women who are at higher risk for complications. ...more

October 22, 2009

Southbound traffic on U.S. 27 was moving along at a snail's pace for almost an hour as emergency crews responded to a four-vehicle accident at the Sparta Road intersection. ...more

September 2, 2009

TAMPA -- Police are investigating the suspicious death of a man officers found on the sidewalk of East Columbus Drive near North 22nd Street early this morning. ...more

May 7, 2009

Investigators have identified the body found Monday in the Sun 'N Lakes subdivision in Lake Placid. ...more

April 23, 2009

Receiving a phone call saying a bus has crashed through your business is not how someone wants to start their work day. ...more

February 26, 2009

As the reservoir level continues to drop, Tampa Bay Water, the agency responsible for making sure Tampa Bay has clean, safe water plans to transfer $15 million from its Rate Stablization Reserve, a rainy day account, to cover costs and pay for water. ...more

February 16, 2009

A 3-month-old baby died Saturday after an ambulance was sent to a home in Englewood instead of the correct address in Sarasota, leading to an internal investigation by Sarasota County 911 officials. ...more

February 4, 2009

If residents don't pay attention to outdoor burning regulations, then hefty fines up to $500 might light a fire under them to be more careful, county officials figure. ...more

January 10, 2009

Funeral services have been set for an Avon Park police officer who died Christmas Day while on duty. ...more

December 29, 2008

Detectives with the Highlands County Sheriff's Office have confirmed the identity of a victim found inside a burned vehicle Nov. 29 in Hardee County. ...more

December 20, 2008