Killing freezes, a stubborn lack of rain and the usual dry winter air have united to turn most of the state's vegetation into tinder. ...more

February 12, 2009

The event, slated for Feb. 27, will highlight ways to create and care for a nice lawn while being friendly to Florida's environment. ...more

February 23, 2008

Let's hope Baby New Year brought his bonnet. Today may have started with mild temperatures, but winds are expected to increase throughout the day with the arrival of a cold front that will bring freezing temperatures Wednesday and Thursday mornings and maybe even Friday morning, according to the National Weather Service in Ruskin. ...more

January 1, 2008

Forecasters call for frigid start to 2008. ...more

December 31, 2007

Sebring firefighters received an important tool recently that will save lives. It's time for every fire department in Highlands County to get one of these, and the sooner the better. Thermal-imaging cameras allow firefighters to immediately scan through walls and smoke-filled rooms to find trapped victims and hot spots that could re-ignite a fire. It's one of the single best technological gadgets produced in recent years that saves lives. ...more

December 16, 2007