Principal Michael Hoskinson sent out a ParentLink phone message to Coleman Middle School parents saying there would be no cell phone tower erected on the school's campus. ...more

January 9, 2009

As expected, Nature Coast High School Technical High School band director Timothy Brightbill resigned Friday. ...more

January 9, 2009

The city of DeBary's incoming mayor says he doesn't want a salary. ...more

December 31, 2008

My family and I would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Sebring Animal Hospital. One of our dogs, Little Girl, hurt her leg to the point where she ripped through her Achilles tendon. Dr. Larry Jernigan and all the ladies at his office were so kind and understanding with our situation, that they took Little Girl under their wings and watched over her and nursed her for 38 days. Dr. Larry was so concerned that he decided to keep her there with them so that they could tend to the wound and take care of her dressing so she would heal properly without the risk of infection or more damage. We picked up Little Girl on a Saturday, but unfortunately her tendon did not adhere like we were praying. She lost the use of her hind leg, but she is doing good with her other three. ...more

December 19, 2008

The county commission wants to have the final say on a proposed residential mental health and drug treatment center on Grove Road. ...more

December 17, 2008

The Arena Football League has decided to suspend operations for the 2009 season, the league announced Monday. ...more

December 15, 2008

See that dateline over there on the left? It spells trouble for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. They are 3-4 this year whenever it says something other than TAMPA. ...more

December 14, 2008

Prosecutors will not pursue the death penalty for a Central Florida woman charged with killing her 3-year-old daughter. ...more

December 7, 2008

The Sebring City Council approved an escrow agreement Tuesday with Highlands Utilities Corp., setting aside $300,000 of the purchase price after the seller was not able to complete two issues prior to the closing on Nov. 20. ...more

December 6, 2008

After considering various options for new classrooms at the middle school and high school in Lake Placid, the School Board of Highlands County decided to construct two single-story buildings - one at each school. ...more

December 3, 2008