They might be classified as man's best friend, but dogs are still animals with animal instincts that sometimes come to the surface - with tragic results. ...more

December 17, 2009

A Sebring man was arrested Sunday on a warrant accusing him of stealing a generator from a woman who was trying to lease him property. ...more

December 16, 2009

Peace of Highlands County would like to give as a gift to our fellow Highlands County citizens the following quote from the magazine Daily Word: "When I witness discord among people, I may wonder how we can live together in peace. Divisions polarize, but I can be part of a peaceful alternative. I know that all people originate from the same divine source. Every person of every faith, tradition, lifestyle and nationality is a child of God. Even though family members may not always agree, we are all bound together by the love of God. Like spokes on a wheel, no matter which direction each of us points, we all connect at the center. ...more

December 16, 2009

A long presentation that Bill Youngman wasn't allowed to finish turned into what may be a future discussion on how Highlands County ought to be guarding against human trafficking. ...more

December 16, 2009

Over the years, Christmas has been made brighter for hundreds of Highlands County children through the contributions of numerous individuals, corporations and organizations. ...more

December 16, 2009

With the economy still treading on thin ice, retailers are optimistic as shoppers remain conservative this holiday shopping season, which is poised to hit its peak this weekend. ...more

December 16, 2009

Some problems just don't have a good solution, but surely there's more that can be done to keep people from carelessly owning vicious dogs that attack people or other pets. ...more

December 16, 2009

The following people were booked Friday, Dec. 11 through Sunday, Dec. 13 into the Highlands County Jail: ...more

December 16, 2009

The Highlands County Sheriff's Office and the Department of Animal Control are continuing to search the Leisure Lakes area for two dogs that reportedly snatched a small Yorkshire terrier away from its owner and killed it Monday morning. ...more

December 15, 2009

Tim Topa is a man with a plan. The 27-year-old Topa, a talented runner who competed in this year's Chicago Marathon, breezed to first overall with a time of 17 minutes, 5 seconds in Saturday's Santa Paws 5K run and 1-mile pet parade at Highlands Hammock State Park. ...more

December 15, 2009