The trials of two men accused of severely beating a man popularly known as the "The Walker" are set to begin next Wednesday. ...more

November 26, 2008

Monday's article regarding the frequency of Silver Alerts in the state of Florida left me afraid to drive on our roadways. It is hard to believe that there have been 19 alerts in less than 60 days. ...more

November 26, 2008

Now that the dust for election for Highlands County sheriff is settling, I implore Sheriff Benton to enforce the following: According to Florida Statute 316.089 Driving On Roadways Laned For Traffic – Whenever any roadway has been divided into two or more clearly marked lanes for traffic, the following rules, in addition to all others consistent herewith, shall apply: 2. Upon a roadway which is divided into three lanes and provides for two-way movement of traffic, a vehicle shall not be driven in the center lane except when overtaking and passing another vehicle (my emphasis) traveling in the same direction when such center lane is clear of traffic within a safe distance, when in preparation for making a left turn, or where such center lane is at the time allocated exclusively to traffic moving in the same direction that the vehicle is proceeding and such allocation is designated by official traffic control devices." ...more

November 25, 2008

Sebring police continue their search for the shooter or shooters who fired upon officers Oct. 3 at Orange Blossom Avenue and First Street in the Highlands Home subdivision. ...more

November 1, 2008

After a yearlong halt due to budget restrictions, Highlands County got back into resurfacing local roads Thursday morning. ...more

October 17, 2008

Let's Take Back Streets I applaud Pinellas County for passing an ordinance that will hopefully put an end to people using their roadways and medians to collect money and/or sell goods. It is an eyesore, and for obvious reasons it is very unsafe for everyone involved. ...more

October 11, 2008

Highlands County is about to begin making asphalt and history. The first government owned and operated asphalt plant in Florida should start production next week at the Highlands County Landfill, fueled mainly by methane gas that is now burned off. ...more

October 10, 2008

All lanes of State Road 60 east and Memorial Highway south were reopened as of 1:45 p.m. after authorities closed part of both roadways this morning because of an overturned tractor-trailer carrying a load of crushed cars.. ...more

October 7, 2008

Highlands County Administrator Michael Wright puts a high priority on maintaining the county's roads because, he said, "that's one of the basic things we do in government." ...more

September 23, 2008

County seeks funding sources. ...more

September 5, 2008