In response to Mr. Deeds' letter to the editor, I for one would like to ask him, if he is so interested in the happenings of his community why has he not attended any of the monthly open board meetings held at the SLID office? The meetings are open to the public and the board is always interested in hearing input from any interested citizen. ...more

February 9, 2009

A Lake Placid man was out on a $1,500 bond following his Sunday arrest on warrants charging fraud. ...more

February 6, 2009

A judge on Friday denied a motion from Casey Anthony's defense attorneys to remove prosecutors from her murder trial but ruled that the defense team can inspect woods where the remains of her slain toddler were found. ...more

January 30, 2009

In a response filed this week to Preston Colby's public records lawsuit against Highlands County officials, Ross Macbeth, county attorney, admitted to one allegation in the lawsuit. ...more

January 29, 2009

Monday's edition of Highlands Today contained an article titled "Spring Lake May Purchase Golf Course." As a Spring Lake property owner and resident I am pleased to see this creative proposal, which under consideration by the Spring Lake Improvement District (SLID) board, receive your coverage. ...more

January 29, 2009

Waterfront residents whose boats have been bogged down in silt for years may get a reprieve. ...more

January 23, 2009

Waterfront residents whose boats have been bogged down in silt for years may finally get a reprieve. ...more

January 22, 2009

On Tuesday, the Highlands County commissioners will hear a company's request for permission to build and operate a construction and demolition (C&D) landfill. ...more

January 19, 2009

The home foreclosure crisis will inspire still more legislation this year to protect people from fraud. ...more

January 15, 2009

The home foreclosure crisis will inspire still more legislation this year to protect people from fraud. State Sen. Mike Fasano, R-New Port Richey, learned about a trick played on renters, Fasano's chief legislative assistant, Greg Giordano, explained. ...more

January 14, 2009