Open house To appreciate the benefits of volunteers, one had to be present at the Tomoka Heights open house. ...more

March 17, 2010

Twice this week the Highlands Today has published articles that prove the point that CRAs need to go away. A pleasant article supporting the community center and the arts program was a great read but again...how is that removing slum and blight? If the objective was to help the community center operate in the black why not just give the money directly and cut out the middle man? As the Highlands Little Theatre struggles to meet its financial obligations, the AP CRA sees fit to compete with it and use taxpayer funds in the process. This community needs to come together, not compete at taxpayer expense. ...more

February 9, 2010

A deal to repair Hopewell Academy for the Art's gymnasium went sour when the previous owners broke their agreement with Avon Park's Community Redevelopment Agency to repay $38,000. ...more

February 5, 2010

It's been three weeks since Haiti's devastating earthquake hit and the Red Cross's relief efforts are in full swing. ...more

February 3, 2010

Dan Andrews acknowledges that some people won't believe a word he says and it's something he is going to have to deal with. ...more

January 29, 2010

Dan Andrews apologized to all those who felt he let them down Tuesday afternoon, just hours after a plea agreement was reached in Polk County in the two cases against him. ...more

January 26, 2010

Some are scared when they see a few people show up with clipboards. ...more

January 23, 2010

Recently, I noticed while driving through the neighboring towns of South Bay, Lake Placid, Lake Wales and Avon Park, that they have expanded their landscaping. The addition of sabal palms sets off the feeling of Florida and our native flora and trees. This is of great value to those coming south during the ice and snow from their summer homes in the north. It has also been researched and found that landscaping improves the attitude of drivers and reduces road rage. Having done some slight research, it didn't take long to discover that the town of Lake Placid has been working with federal money, private donations and various grants to give such a pleasing view of their landscaping along U.S. 27 and Interlake Boulevard. ...more

December 22, 2009

A Polk County woman severely burned in a car wreck last week faces at least a month in the hospital and a number of skin graft surgeries. ...more

November 16, 2009

As of Jan. 1, there were 185 people listed as homeless in Hernando County. ...more

November 4, 2009