There were two noteworthy events Tuesday at the Highlands County Commission meeting: the recognition of a jail secretary Marielena Diaz-Alsar and the EAR amendments. ...more

March 10, 2010

HCRD WINTER RESULTS (03-05) ...more

March 8, 2010

Mother Nature's wrath eased just in time Saturday morning. Vendors had to set up their booths under frigid conditions that have been all too familiar this winter, but by the time the music started, people were ready to shed their coats and take in the natural surroundings. ...more

March 6, 2010

Is Spring Lake Improvement District a small drainage district in the business of rewriting deed restrictions, voting rights and property rights? ...more

March 5, 2010

Dawn Dell got a call once - years ago - from a woman who was looking at the shell of a house. ...more

March 1, 2010

Avon Park High School administrators continue to seriously consider changing to a trimester class schedule next school year and are requesting the services of a paid consutant to help the school and district investigate the unique schedule. ...more

March 1, 2010

HCRD WINTER FLAG FOOTBALL RESULTS (02-19) ...more

February 24, 2010

Local sports briefs for the Highlands County area. ...more

February 21, 2010

Spring Lake Improvement District is attempting a corrupt political power grab. This might be the most blatant attempt ever made by a small elected body to hijack a community without the people ever being aware of what is happening. Their actions with respect to this new proposed charter are unconscionable at best. The board, SLID has admitted that there has been no voter referendum, district vote or survey of property owners. We have started a survey. Those opposed to any more powers, especially to access property, is running at 100 percent. The SLID Board and its manager do not need any more powers. They do need to understand that "they are" responsible only to the people, no one else, and that their only job is to mange a small drainage district, nothing more. ...more

February 4, 2010

HCRD WINTER FLAG FOOTBALL RESULTS (01-29) ...more

February 1, 2010