Highlands County has spent $7,213 over the past 12 weeks to re-open limited public access to Lake Denton. ...more

August 29, 2008

As of Monday morning, there were 17 companies signed up as vendors that will not only display their products but also give away "goodies" and "freebies" at Highlands County's first day-long, open-to-the-public, seminar on "going green." ...more

August 26, 2008

TALLAHASSEE A steady downpour and gusting winds turned Florida State's football practice into an endeavor that at times bordered on the ridiculous Friday afternoon. ...more

August 22, 2008

By 9 a.m. Tuesday, Bill Nichols was already telling the 79 people who took shelter from Tropical Storm Fay on Monday night that it was safe to return home. ...more

August 20, 2008

SEBRING - As Tropical Storm Fay tracks further to the east, the National Weather Service predicted 11:15 a.m. Tuesday that six to 10 inches of rain could be dumped on the county before Fay leaves the area, with even more in some spots. The gauge at the Highlands County Emergency Operations Center south of Sebring measured 2.87 inches of rain fell since the storm's outer bands reached the county. ...more

August 19, 2008

Fly-In Breakfast AVON PARK - The Fly-In Breakfast held by the Civil Air Patrol 314 and EAA Heartland Chapter 1240 will resume in October through the spring. For more information, call 453-5046. ...more

August 16, 2008

Organizers of the 10th annual Alafia Challenge - a recreational canoe and kayak race - are working feverishly to line up volunteers, something they are finding in short supply. ...more

August 6, 2008

Organizers of the 10th annual Alafia Challenge - a recreational canoe and kayak race - are working feverishly to line up volunteers, something they are finding in short supply. ...more

August 6, 2008

The public is invited to a candidate forum set for 6 p.m. today at the Agri-Civic Center. ...more

July 14, 2008

SEBRING - The public is invited to a candidate forum set for 6 p.m. Monday, July 14 at the Agri-Civic Center. Contested Highlands County Commission races will be part of the forum, followed by sheriff's office candidates. Highlands Today is sponsoring the forum and it will be moderated by Richard Hensley, editor of the paper. ...more

July 10, 2008