Regarding the article "County Balks At Maintaining New River Boat Launch Park;" quoting from the article: "Back in 2001 the county's boat ramp on the Kissimmee River at Bluff Hammock was removed as part of the Kissimmee River restoration." Yes, however the county in question is Okeechobee, as that is the true location. Cornwell Landing and Park (65C,) is also in Okeechobee, however Highlands County has been maintaining this one for many years. Few know where Highlands and Okeechobee County lines are drawn. Now a situation exists that was created by who? As the new proposed landing on the Istokpoga Canal is now truly in Highlands County. ...more

April 5, 2009

Two men wanted in connection with a home invasion/murder that occurred Wednesday morning in Okeechobee County were captured Wednesday afternoon by Highlands County Sheriff's deputies in Sun 'N Lakes of Lake Placid. ...more

March 19, 2009

Two men wanted in connection with a home invasion/murder that occurred Wednesday morning in Okeechobee County were captured Wednesday afternoon by Highlands County Sheriff's Deputies in Sun 'N Lakes of Lake Placid. ...more

March 18, 2009

The following people were booked Tuesday, March 10 into the Highlands County Jail: ...more

March 13, 2009

Holy moly, no more guacamole? An invasive beetle moving through Florida could ravage the state's $30 million-a-year avocado industry as well as thousands of backyard trees. ...more

February 6, 2009

Holy moly, no more guacamole? An invasive beetle moving through Florida could ravage the state's $30 million-a-year avocado industry as well as thousands of backyard trees. ...more

January 30, 2009

An invasive beetle moving through Florida could ravage the state's $30 million-a-year avocado industry as well as thousands of backyard trees. ...more

January 28, 2009

The husband and sister of a Gibsonton woman in a persistent vegetative state agreed today that the husband is the woman's guardian, heading off a potential dispute akin to the one involving the late Terri Schiavo. ...more

November 25, 2008

Someone shot through a couple's car near Cornwell, hitting a man in the arm Monday morning, in an apparent robbery attempt. ...more

September 1, 2008

Neighboring Okeechobee was one of four counties declared major disaster areas Sunday by President George W. Bush in the wake of Tropical Storm Fay, but it's unlikely that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will help any homeowners in Highlands County. ...more

August 26, 2008