Over 125 homeless animals will spend Christmas in cages at the Humane Society. We are trying to make their Christmas special. Petco and Pet Supermarket are sponsoring a Tree of Hope. We are asking people to pick a card off the tree with an animal's name on it and buy that animal a gift. Gifts can be left in donation boxes at each of the stores, or brought directly to the shelter. Monetary donations can be mailed to the shelter, Humane Society, 7321 Haywood Taylor Blvd., Sebring, FL. 33870. Location is on Haywood Taylor Boulevard, near the Sebring Airport. ...more

December 8, 2009

On a day more fitting for ducks than humans, 62 spirited runners competed in Saturday morning's inaugural Gator Gallop 5K and one-mile Fun Run at Highlands Hammock State Park. ...more

December 7, 2009

The following people were being sought by the Highlands County Sheriff's Office on active warrants as of Thursday, Dec. 3. ...more

December 7, 2009

Cooler temperatures can only mean two things - a rise in population because of returning snowbirds and more cyclists out enjoying the pleasant days and evenings. ...more

December 7, 2009

One is a retired teacher who has an alpaca farm. Another was a paralegal. One used to work in banks and another was a homemaker. ...more

December 6, 2009

In today's employment market, college educated people and mid-level career professionals are taking jobs they are over-qualified for. ...more

December 6, 2009

The high school graduation rate for the 2008-09 school year improved in Highlands County, according to data released Friday by the Florida Department of Education. ...more

December 6, 2009

December 5, 2009

The following people were booked Thursday, Dec. 3 into the Highlands County Jail: ...more

December 5, 2009

Authorities say two sets of stop sticks were needed to end a high-speed chase on U.S. 27 Thursday night that began after Highlands County Sheriff's deputies responded to a report of a man battering his elderly parents. ...more

December 5, 2009