No one should be surprised to know that people leave Highlands County for health care services elsewhere. ...more

December 27, 2009

Santa paid an early visit Thursday to two Sebring hospitals to lighten the hearts of children who would not be home for Christmas; and even a few who were there visiting family members. ...more

December 27, 2009

As families and friends open their homes to loved ones over Christmas and New Year's, area emergency rooms are opening their doors to those suffering from physical and emotional problems brought on by the holiday season. ...more

December 24, 2009

The annual Elder Fair, with about 70 vendors on Tuesday, offered a one-stop of health screenings, flu shots and information about services for Highlands County's seniors. ...more

December 11, 2009

If you haven't figured it out yet, the flu season still has a long way to go. ...more

December 10, 2009

Investigators are still looking for the person who opened fire at 2607 Pompino Drive at 12:02 a.m. Monday and injured one man. ...more

December 8, 2009

A Bowling Green woman later died from injuries she suffered in a two-vehicle accident Friday at the intersection of U.S. 27 and Sun 'n Lake Boulevard. ...more

December 8, 2009

With a gift package to be sent to her grandchildren in Ontario, Canada, Sandra Mason looked for the right size shipping box Friday at the Lake Jackson branch of the U.S. Postal Service. ...more

December 7, 2009

Paula Hawkins, who in 1980 became the first woman elected to a full Senate term without a family political connection, died Friday. She was 82. ...more

December 5, 2009

A real Christmas tree - it was a new sight and smell for 4 1/2- month-old Taryn as she accompanied her grandparents Monday on their annual venture to find just the right tree to centerpiece their holiday decorating. ...more

December 1, 2009