The Blue Streaks want another crack at Haines City. Whether they'll ever get that chance remains to be seen. ...more

October 26, 2009

After two tumultuous weeks, the Sebring Blue Streaks were back at full strength Friday night - plus one. ...more

October 25, 2009

The worst, they hope, is behind them. After two whirlwind weeks, the Sebring Blue Streaks should be at full strength for tonight's district game against Celebration at Firemen's Field. ...more

October 23, 2009

When good talent meshes with good coaching, great things happen. That statement was proven to be worthy last Saturday as the Avon Park Youth Football Red Devils took care of the Fort Meade Miners in dominating fashion at Memorial Stadium. ...more

October 22, 2009

Most new murals are now banned from the historic district, even though an artist whose painting touched off a controversy said his work was misunderstood. ...more

October 21, 2009

A 29-year-old man died early this morning when his car rear-ended a tanker carrying a cargo of orange juice as the truck slowed to make a turn near Lake Wales. The Polk County Sheriff's Office said Joseph Cherry, of Lake Wales, was killed about 2:30 a.m. today on State Road 17. ...more

September 24, 2009

Polk County sheriff's deputies are seeking help figuring out who stole thousands of dollars worth of farm equipment two weeks ago. ...more

September 18, 2009

The following people were booked Thursday, Aug. 27 into the Highlands County Jail: ...more

September 1, 2009

The Healthy Start Coalition of Hardee, Highlands and Polk counties Inc. held its annual meeting on May 28 at the Lake Wales Country Club. Approximately 125 people were in attendance. ...more

July 31, 2009

Progress Energy Florida's customers will get a chance to comment on a proposed $500 million annual rate increase at a series of public hearings. ...more

July 2, 2009