The following people were being sought by the Highlands County Sheriff's Office on active warrants as of Thursday, Nov. 5. - ...more

November 9, 2009

Monday morning, the board of Tampa Bay Water voted to spend $1 million for a consultant to help the regional wholesale utility select the firm that will get the job of fixing the many cracks that have developed in its 15-billion-gallon C.W. Bill Young Reservoir. Fixing this crack problem at the reservoir, which is less than five years old, is going to cost almost as much as the $146 million it cost to build it. When you're throwing around that kind of dough, what's another million tacked onto the bottom line? ...more

October 21, 2009

all easy to read and to the point. ...more

September 29, 2009

Your Sept. 15 editorial ("Revisit clinics to cut city's health costs," Our Opinion) on Charlie Miranda's idea to cut city health care costs using worksite clinics reflects one of the fastest-growing trends in America for both employers and government to cut their health care costs. The cost savings can be dramatic, health quality improved, and patient/physician satisfaction is excellent. ...more

September 21, 2009

A 23-year-old Clearwater woman placed in the top 10 in an international swimsuit pageant sponsored by the chain known for its chicken wings and servers dressed in skimpy uniforms. ...more

June 22, 2009

A woman arrested outside Britney Spears' home is a former "American Idol" hopeful who says she's making a paparazzi documentary. ...more

April 18, 2009

Authorities have arrested a camouflage-wearing, camera-toting woman they say was caught peeking into Britney Spears' windows. ...more

April 17, 2009

Despite frigid conditions, Avon Park started fast by scoring four runs in the top of the first inning in Monday night's Class 4A-District 10 softball game against Hardee. ...more

March 4, 2009

Larry Edward Eurek, 58, of 727 Poinsetta Ave., Sebring: Non-support of children or spouse. ...more

February 2, 2009

A visit to a strip club turned into a bad night out for one couple after the woman was accused of smashing a beer bottle against her boyfriend's head, an affidavit states. Miranda Sims, 25, of Seffner, was held without bail at the Orient Road Jail today, charged with felony aggravated battery, records show. ...more

January 21, 2009