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 Sebring Tourist Club was organized in 1927 and owned by the City of Sebring. On March 4, 1997, the name was changed to the Sebring Recreation Club, Inc. Annual regular membership dues are $25, which runs from November through October. Numerous activities occur at the club year-round, however, the Recreation Club will host four state, four county and six Central Florida District Shuffleboard Tournaments this year. The largest and most historic tournament is the Orange Blossom Classic, which is always held the first week in January of each year. ...more

December 15, 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

It is perhaps a mixed message or a contradiction for health care workers who willfully do something that is likely to endanger their health such as smoking. ...more

November 29, 2009

A man was arrested Tuesday night after police say he stabbed another person in the leg following an argument at an Avon Park bar. ...more

November 27, 2009