A dispatch went out at about noon Tuesday about a brush fire close to a house in the 1500 block of Lake Josephine Drive. ...more

November 19, 2009

The South Florida Water Management District has approved year-round water restrictions that its board says will reduce overall water demand by up to 10 percent. ...more

November 16, 2009

In the 16th District money race for the U.S. House of Representatives, Chris Craft already has fallen far behind incumbent Tom Rooney. ...more

November 2, 2009

What's the lure outside of Highlands County? When you hit the road north, south, east or west and cross the county line, what's prompting you to leave Highlands County - family visit, shopping/entertainment, beaches/recreation, baseball/sports, medical appointments. ...more

July 17, 2009

Highlands County will receive $302,000 to help the homeless. The grant comes from a $1.5 billion federal stimulus fund, said Richard Reinhardt, executive director of Highlands County Coalition for the Homeless. ...more

March 27, 2009

Florida has recorded twice as many wildfires this year compared with this time a year ago, and the danger increases every day. ...more

March 11, 2009

Florida has recorded twice as many wildfires as a year ago at this time and the danger increases every day. ...more

March 10, 2009

The following people were booked Thursday, Feb. 5 into the Highlands County Jail: ...more

February 9, 2009

It's cookie time in Highlands County, courtesy of the area Girl Scouts. ...more

January 10, 2009

Gov. Charlie Crist today appointed Hillsborough County Circuit Judge Marva L. Crenshaw to the 2nd District Court of Appeal. ...more

January 7, 2009