The defense's motion for a continuance was denied Wednesday and jury selection is set for Monday in the case of a Sebring man charged with killing a 3-month-old baby. ...more

January 7, 2010

Two fires in two counties Wednesday appear to have been caused by people trying to stay warm. ...more

January 7, 2010

Florida Hospital unfairly gets more ambulance patients than Highlands Regional Medical Center, Robert Mahaffey contended. However, he couldn't get the Highlands County commissioners to agree. ...more

January 6, 2010

Douglas Luther Shealy III didn't want to wait until Jan. 14, so he introduced himself to Highlands County a little more than two hours into 2010. ...more

January 2, 2010

No criminal charges have been filed against the driver of a semi-truck who ran over and killed the vehicle's owner Monday in Avon Park, according to authorities. ...more

December 31, 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

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