There will be a hero's dinner in appreciation of all staff involved in the recent lockdown during a white powder scare last week at the Florida Hospital Heartland Division. ...more

April 9, 2009

Law enforcement was back at Florida Hospital Heartland Division Friday morning when another envelope of white powder was found. ...more

April 4, 2009

TBO.com: This morning's anthrax scare, which started at Florida Hospital Heartland Division, has spread to at least 30 locations, according to Highlands County Sheriff Susan Benton. Deputies are talking to several people now in connection with this case. ...more

April 2, 2009

Are you locked inside Florida Hospital Heartland, or do you know someone who is? Call reporter Gary Pinnell at 386-5828. gpinnell@highlandstoday.com ...more

April 2, 2009

A man who drowned late Friday afternoon on Dinner Lake was apparently hit by his boat's propeller. ...more

March 24, 2009

Life is fragile and precious. Each day is a gift to be maximized and treasured, because it could be your last. We all know that, but we tend to forget it until some sobering reminder hits us unaware. Recently, we've taken several direct hits. ...more

March 22, 2009

A 48-year-old man was helicoptered from Sebring International Raceway Saturday morning after he fell from a pickup truck. ...more

March 21, 2009

Tears flowed, but fond memories of a teacher, friend and mother lifted spirits Friday afternoon as Avon Park Middle School teachers and students remembered Cynthia "Cindy" Dwyer. ...more

March 21, 2009

The Avon Park Middle School family is mourning the death of one of its own with the sudden passing of reading teacher Cynthia "Cindy" Dwyer. ...more

March 19, 2009

Helping Hearts and Hands of Highlands County would like to thank the following businesses for their contributions to the Casino Night fundraiser at Reflections on Silver Lake. Proceeds from this fund raiser will allow our club to assist several charities within our county. ...more

March 19, 2009