No one should be surprised to know that people leave Highlands County for health care services elsewhere. ...more

December 27, 2009

Jan. 1 will mark the first anniversary of a big day for public health in our community. It was one year ago that Brooksville and Spring Hill regional hospitals, Oak Hill Hospital, Seven Rivers Regional Medical Center and Citrus Memorial Health System all became tobacco-free campuses. ...more

December 27, 2009

Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point staff and volunteers delivered holiday gift baskets to struggling West Pasco families. ...more

December 19, 2009

The Greater Sebring Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual banquet from 6 - 9 p.m. Jan. 14 at the Four Points by Sheraton Chateau Elan, Sebring. ...more

December 13, 2009

It looks like the prosecution will not be seeking the death penalty against former Avon Park police officer James Parker. ...more

December 11, 2009

An 18-year-old freshman at Florida Southern College is in stable condition, a victim of what police believe was a random shooting early Sunday morning. ...more

December 6, 2009

A 20-year-old man is accused of punching his neighbor, causing a brain injury that required surgery. ...more

December 3, 2009

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November 28, 2009

One family member was killed and four others were injured when the pickup they were traveling in lost control on a curve in Fort Meade this morning, overturned and struck a tree. ...more

November 25, 2009

Delia Carter always wore a smile on her face and a badge on her chest - with pride. ...more

November 14, 2009