Russian troops pulled out of occupied Georgian lands Friday, loosening a chokehold on strategically crucial towns, railroad routes and roadways. ...more

August 23, 2008

All of the county, state and U.S. roads in Highlands County were open to traffic by Thursday afternoon as the flood waters from Tropical Storm Fay receded off the roadways. ...more

August 22, 2008

Portions of six Highlands County roads are scheduled for complete reconstruction in the new 2008-09 fiscal year, which starts Oct. 1. ...more

August 1, 2008

On the morning of Aug. 18, the busy intersection of Memorial Drive and Valerie Boulevard will become more crowded than ever as about 560 students travel to the new Memorial Elementary School about a half mile away. ...more

July 27, 2008

In an effort to rid the area of litter that could harm wildlife and affect water quality, a call has gone out for volunteers to help clean up neighborhoods in the 33618 ZIP code area of Carrollwood on Saturday. ...more

July 16, 2008

In an effort to rid the area of litter that could harm wildlife and affect water quality, a call has gone out for volunteers to help clean up neighborhoods in the 33618 ZIP code area of Carrollwood on Saturday. ...more

July 16, 2008

Drunk driving makes headlines every day. Traffic safety advocates relentlessly remind the American public that the abuse of alcohol continues to be a huge problem on our roadways and, as a result, the most drastic measures are needed. Though truly "drunk" driving is a serious issue, much of the reported problem is little more than PR. ...more

June 29, 2008

DUNEDIN -- The public will get a chance to hear the latest information about the city's plans for reconstructing Pinehurst Road and give their comments at a town hall meeting next month. The community meeting is scheduled for 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, at the Dunedin Community Center. ...more

June 27, 2008

The sun teased Pasco County on Sunday, peeking out several times. But the sky was mostly gray, and the rain poured on already waterlogged lawns and into taxed drainage systems. ...more

June 23, 2008

SEBRING — The Highlands County Sheriff's Office, along with other law enforcement agencies in the county and the state, will be warning and ticketing motorists who break the the Move Over Law. The week-long enforcement is scheduled for June 23 through June 29, Sheriff Susan Benton announced in a press release. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles is coordinating it, and Florida Highway Patrol troopers also will be involved. ...more

June 19, 2008