For a photojournalist, the ultimate shot has perfect composition, emotion, tells the story, has a dynamic perspective and good lighting. ...more

January 2, 2010

Playing golf together builds a bond between people that's hard to explain. ...more

January 2, 2010

Ruth likes to read light mysteries. One series she was introduced to by the owner of the crowded Linda's Books just off the Sebring Circle was "The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency" by Alexander McCall Smith. ...more

January 2, 2010

Being able to contribute as a freshman to a high school varsity sports program is quite a compliment. ...more

January 1, 2010

Local sports briefs for the Highlands County area. ...more

January 1, 2010

In an upshot, if 2009 made us all a little poorer, it also made us all cleaner and more hygiene-oriented. It brought heartaches, joy and astonishment to Highlands County residents. It also brought closure to the family of a Florida Highway Patrol trooper ruthlessly killed while on duty. The economy continued to roil; residents endured not one but three anthrax hoaxes; ordinary residents prodded city hall into action in Venus and Sun 'n Lake, and swine flu got us all a little closer to sanitizers. ...more

January 1, 2010

After the food, folks and fun of the holiday season, an honest look in the mirror prompts some to take that first big step to losing their jelly belly. ...more

December 31, 2009

The following people were booked Tuesday, Dec. 29 into the Highlands County Jail: ...more

December 31, 2009

EDITOR'S NOTE: Plenty of big stories broke between the lines and on the playing fields, courts and tracks of the Heartland in 2009. Wins and losses aside, certain moments transcended the game themselves and stuck out as the top stories of the year. ...more

December 31, 2009

Two local needy families with children with disabilities were smiling this past holiday season as Santa Claus and his Ridge Area Arc elves delivered gifts, food and money. ...more

December 30, 2009