Bob Germaine, who was sworn in Tuesday as the new Highlands County Clerk of Courts, announced a reorganization and other measures to cut operating costs. ...more

January 9, 2009

Mary E. Wilson lost her job Tuesday as director of compliance and internal audits in the Highlands County Clerk of Courts office. ...more

January 8, 2009

A local man charged with battery and animal cruelty in reference to the beating of a Sebring woman has his case on the Jan. 12 trial docket. ...more

January 7, 2009

In reference to the allegations of impropriety concerning Luke Brooker-fill dirt and Bob Germaine-election issues. ...more

November 13, 2008

The conflicting claims over Highlands County's longstanding past practice of dumping unneeded fill materials collected by the Road and Bridge department on private properties won't be settled until the end of this year or early 2009. ...more

November 6, 2008

Bob Germaine has fulfilled his goal in life: rising to the top. "I started working here when I was 21 years old," said Germaine, 57, who is currently one of two top directors under incumbent Clerk of Courts Luke Brooker. ...more

November 5, 2008

After a race that was occasionally punishing but ultimately rewarding, incumbent Sheriff Susan Benton won her bid for a second term. ...more

November 5, 2008

Soon, all those campaign signs and candidates at civic meetings will be gone. ...more

November 4, 2008

Early voting is hectic in every state where the practice is allowed. Highlands County is no exception. It's impressive to see so many people taking time out of their day to cast a ballot for what might be the most important presidential vote in modern history. We hope that trend continues through Election Day on Tuesday. ...more

November 2, 2008

For more than 30 years, Highlands County has had a policy of excess or unneeded fill material collected by the Road and Bridge Department being hauled to and dumped on private property with the written consent of the owners, according to two former top county officials. ...more

November 1, 2008