The approval of a development agreement for a property held by J.D.P. Land Holdings LLC, at first, seemed like a shoe-in. ...more

December 19, 2009

The Lake Placid Town Council might build a downtown public restroom facility next year. ...more

December 18, 2009

The house is enveloped by a jungle of tall grass and weeds. Garbage is piled up next to several overflowing trash cans, attracting hordes of rats and insects. ...more

December 17, 2009

The house is enveloped by a jungle of tall grass and weeds. Garbage is piled up next to several overflowing trash cans, attracting hordes of rats and insects. ...more

December 16, 2009

With Councilman Tom Scott running for mayor, the sprawling district that he represents is wide open for a challenge in the 2011 city elections. ...more

December 12, 2009

City - council members unanimously elected Lara Bradburn as the new mayor of Brooksville, replacing Councilman Joe Bernardini. Councilman Richard Lewis was also unanimously elected as vice mayor. ...more

December 9, 2009

As in many cities, serving on City Council is a part-time job. It pays $4,320 per year. But as council members all over are fond of saying, it isn't about the money; it's about serving the community. ...more

December 5, 2009

As in many cities, serving on the city council is a part-time job. It pays $4,320 per year. But as council members all over are fond of saying, it isn't about the money; it's about serving the community. ...more

December 5, 2009

City Manager Sarah Adelt says goodbye Avon Park City Manager Sarah Adelt choked up as she said goodbye to her colleagues during Monday's city council meeting. ...more

November 26, 2009

A petition that gathered well over 400 signatures accomplished its desired goal Tuesday night, prompting City Council to vote in unanimous support for slowing traffic at a local intersection. ...more

November 21, 2009