Homebuilder's trial ends with 20-year sentence One of the largest homebuilder fraud cases in Florida's history ended in a guilty verdict for Steven Bartlett. Bartlett was accused of misappropriating close to $1.6 million intended for home construction for his own personal use. ...more

January 2, 2009

The following people were booked Friday, Dec. 19 through Sunday, Dec. 21 into the Highlands County Jail: ...more

December 24, 2008

The following people were booked Wednesday, Dec. 17 into the Highlands County Jail: ...more

December 19, 2008

Mark Eric Cresong, 23, of 1703 Rainbow Ave., Sebring, was arrested Friday and charged with retail theft of $300 or more, resisting an officer without violence and resisting property recovery. ...more

December 17, 2008

In an effort to combat a tight water supply, the Southwest Florida Water Management District has prohibited the resodding of lawns in Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties. ...more

November 20, 2008

Homeowners who switched their clocks last weekend but neglected to switch their sprinkler timers are risking fines. ...more

November 8, 2008

Homeowners who switched their clocks last weekend but neglected to switch their sprinkler timers are risking fines. ...more

November 7, 2008

Boaters will have to be mindful of new sea grass protection zones off Hernando Beach. ...more

October 23, 2008

From street racers to pornography producers to foreclosure ripoff artists to sellers of scrap metal for recycling, there's a little something for everyone affected by some 30 new state laws that went into effect Oct. 1. ...more

October 4, 2008

Motorists who violate any of several new state laws will face heavy fines and or suspensions starting on Oct. 1, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. ...more

September 30, 2008