Less than a week ago, the Lincoln Gardens Park football field wasn't in the best condition. But this morning it was immaculate, featuring athletic turf that was set in place in less than two days' time. The new field also was stripped and lined – ready for a football game. ...more

January 29, 2009

The 70 children and adults with cognitive and physical disabilities who play in the Miracle League baseball program at Lake June Park in Lake Placid will be getting a new rubberized playing surface. ...more

December 17, 2008

Richard and Sharon Fox enjoy taking their two dogs for walks and Tuesday morning was no exception. ...more

December 10, 2008

Highlands County commissioners voted Tuesday to award a total of $236,300 to help fund recreation improvements in Avon Park, and rejected a proposed lease for a private marina and convenience store on Lake June in Winter in Lake Placid. ...more

December 3, 2008

The Enrichment Center of Hernando County will provide its services in one city building until another building can be transformed to a permanent home and a special needs emergency shelter. ...more

December 3, 2008

The dream to build an emergency shelter in Hernando County for evacuees with special needs is still alive. ...more

November 16, 2008

The Highlands County Parks and Recreation Department, in cooperation with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, announces that there will be an aerial application of herbicides on Lake Istokpoga on Nov. 18-19. ...more

November 14, 2008

There's something awfully familiar about the name on a polling place on the south side of Columbus. ...more

November 4, 2008

Mayor David Pugh Jr. admits he's had a rough first term on the council. ...more

November 3, 2008

When people have less money, they cut out the extras. One discretionary expense is entertainment and recreation, that's the reason why only four adult softball tournaments are scheduled in Sebring for the rest of 2008, Parks and Recreation Director Vicki Pontius told the Highlands County Commission at its Tuesday meeting. ...more

October 22, 2008