Dolly spun into a hurricane Tuesday, heading toward the U.S.-Mexico border and the heavily populated Rio Grande Valley, where officials feared heavy rains could cause massive flooding and levee breaks. ...more

July 23, 2008

Steamlining would eliminate director's title. ...more

July 22, 2008

The county's streamlining tendrils have snaked into yet another department and entwined the emergency management department. ...more

July 22, 2008

In conjunction with Highlands County Emergency Management, the National Weather Service is offering weather spotter training classes on Wednesday, July 23 at the Emergency Operations Center. ...more

July 15, 2008

If a major hurricane hits Florida this year, causing widespread power outages, fuel will be available at certain gas stations thanks to a year-old state law. ...more

July 12, 2008

TAMPA - If a major hurricane hits Florida this year, causing widespread power outages, fuel will be available at select gas stations thanks to a year-old state law. The law, passed in 2006, requires certain fuel terminals and retail stores to be able to operate on emergency power post-storm. ...more

July 11, 2008

A tanker truck carrying used oil overturned on a rural stretch of road outside Dade City on Wednesday evening, spilling some of its cargo. ...more

July 10, 2008

Thunderstorms dumped more than an inch of rain on the county Monday and started at least one fire. ...more

July 9, 2008

SEBRING — At 4:22 p.m. on Tuesday, the National Weather Service issued a severe weather statement for the county and an official response to notify residents and deal with the aftermath of a severe storm was already well under way. ...more

July 5, 2008

Six containers of radiological medical waste were discovered among the recyclables at the county landfill Monday afternoon. ...more

June 25, 2008