Two undocumented immigrants from Mexico have pleaded guilty to hostage-taking for demanding money to secure the release of immigrants they had driven from Arizona to Florida. ...more

August 30, 2008

Two illegal immigrants from Mexico have pleaded guilty to hostage-taking after demanding pay and refusing to release immigrants they had driven from Arizona to Florida. ...more

August 29, 2008

A Lake Placid woman remained in Highlands County Jail in lieu of $40,000 bond Wednesday, after sheriff's investigators say she became angry and threatened her stepdad with a pan of hot grease. ...more

August 29, 2008

An Avon Park man remained in Highlands County Jail in lieu of $52,000 bond Tuesday, after police say he burglarizing his ex-girlfriend's apartment and tried to choke her once he got inside. ...more

August 28, 2008

TAMPA - Deputies are still trying to identify a man seriously injured Tuesday after he crossed Fletcher Avenue on a bicycle and rode into the path of a car. ...more

August 21, 2008

University Plaza shopping center, home to a new Office Depot and Aldi supermarket, could be home to a new Walgreens drugstore as well. ...more

August 20, 2008

University Plaza shopping center, home to a new Office Depot and Aldi supermarket, could be home to a new Walgreens drugstore, as well. ...more

August 13, 2008

CVS won't be able to sell alcohol at the store it plans to build in the heart of Meadow Pointe. ...more

August 13, 2008

In my opinion the city of Avon Park is looking at a good method to mount their Code Enforcement Officers. I have been using an electric GEM car for over a year now. It has required absolutely no maintenance. We drive to church and grocery shopping several times a week. We also drive to the bank, the post office and veterinary, but not to the gas station! I have probably not run it as many miles as the officers will, but it is practically costless with no pollution of any kind, because it uses no gasoline and it charges quickly and easily. The Alan Jay experts can fix any small problem as well as change the batteries and replace any worn parts. I see no reason the city could not put at least half of their police force in the GEM cars too. Install good radios and they can notify a conventional cruiser if a speeder is spotted. ...more

August 7, 2008

In response to the letter "Credit Card Up Charge," I am a bit disappointed that there were no facts stated, only accusations, and that Mr. Thompson did not do his research before he decided to write his "letter of complaint" to the editor of this newspaper. ...more

August 6, 2008