It's all about progress now. That's what the Bucs want to make in their last four games. In at least one area they already have made some. And you don't need pewter-colored glasses to see it. ...more

December 10, 2009

KEY MATCHUP Eagles RB Brian Westbrook vs. the Giants defense ...more

January 11, 2009

Over the past year, the year-round population of Highlands County grew by 1,480 and climbed just over 100,000 people. ...more

December 30, 2008

12 Stones concert preview ...more

November 25, 2008

THE DIFFERENCE: The Bulldogs' battered offensive line had its best game of the season, opening holes for RBs Michael Peterman and Alex Paniagua (a combined 33 carries for 144 yards) and giving QB Tyler Guy time to throw three touchdown passes. ...more

October 4, 2008

Two teenagers were arrested Saturday in the armed robbery of two men, one of whom was shot in the thigh, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said. ...more

September 28, 2008

MULBERRY Two teenagers were arrested today in the armed robbery of two men outside their home, one of whom was injured by a gunshot, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said. ...more

September 27, 2008

Highlands County commissioners voted Tuesday to raise impact fees, effective Jan. 1, to account for inflation. ...more

September 10, 2008

Overtime pay for the many Highlands County employees who did, or still are doing, extra duty to deal with Tropical Storm Fay will be by far the biggest cost to the county. ...more

August 21, 2008

If finishing one place away from making your country's Olympic team is the toughest place to finish at the trials, then fourth place at the Olympic Games is probably an even more difficult spot to take. ...more

August 13, 2008