Santa paid an early visit Thursday to two Sebring hospitals to lighten the hearts of children who would not be home for Christmas; and even a few who were there visiting family members. ...more

December 27, 2009

The news story regarding the school district financial rating was interesting. I really liked the statement made by the Asst. Superintendent of Business Operations Mike Averyt, "What hurts the most was the legislature when they took our millage away." I have news for you Mr. Averyt, the legislature didn't take your money, that money belongs to the taxpayers. As a taxpayer, I don't feel overly compelled to ever see that money restored until some of the fat is cut out of the Highlands County School District. ...more

December 27, 2009

The Highlands County Health Department has been notified that there is a second non-safety-related voluntary recall of specific lots of nasal spray H1N1 vaccine. ...more

December 27, 2009

No one should be surprised to know that people leave Highlands County for health care services elsewhere. ...more

December 27, 2009

Doctor's office changes name SEBRING - The office of Dr. Michael J. Rogers is now known as Lakeside Dermatology. ...more

December 27, 2009

Highlands County deputies are still searching for the suspect in a Christmas night shooting. ...more

December 26, 2009

For the past two years, the real estate market slumped. Foreclosures increased, banks halted lending and, on a massive scale, people started losing their jobs. ...more

December 26, 2009

Universities and colleges are waiting for tuition payments for thousands of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans who attended school last fall under the new GI Bill, according to an Associated Press story that was published Tuesday. ...more

December 26, 2009

The following people were booked Tuesday, Dec. 22 into the Highlands County Jail: ...more

December 26, 2009

Police say an argument was the motive for a Sebring woman attacking a man with a 3-foot sword. ...more

December 24, 2009