State Rep. Denise Grimsley, R-Lake Placid, is backing Habitat for Humanity of Highlands County's drive to save a $2.5 million housing grant threatened by state budget cuts. ...more

February 23, 2009

Local NAACP leaders strive to find new ways to make the organization relevant for young people today. ...more

February 8, 2009

West Pasco Habitat for Humanity wants to make the dream of homeownership a reality for more families in the area. ...more

January 30, 2009

Hilllsborough County's troubled affordable housing office is getting a new director. ...more

December 19, 2008

When people think of the word "homeless," they typically don't think of all the things that have to remain constant while a family is losing its home - going to school, catching the bus and completing homework, for example. ...more

August 1, 2008

When people think of the word "homeless," they typically don't think of all the things that have to remain constant while a family is losing its home — going to school, catching the bus and completing homework, for example. ...more

July 31, 2008

SEBRING – Born and raised in New York City, a former resident of Los Angeles and Sarasota is taking charge of the Highlands County Habitat for Humanity, and now calls Sebring his home. Mike Jacobson, 58, started work as the local Habitat's executive director following a three-year stint as both a volunteer and at a similar paid position in Sarasota. ...more

June 26, 2008

Highlands County Habitat for Humanity's loss is certainly a big gain for the DeSoto-Arcadia Habitat for Humanity. Jane Breylinger, a true believer in the monumental mission of eliminating substandard housing, is leaving her job as executive director of Highlands Habitat to take a similar job in DeSoto County. We hate to see her go, which is likely the sentiment others who are involved in Habitat have. Breylinger has done an an exceptional job and is apparently leaving Highlands Habitat in great shape. ...more

June 14, 2008

A local nonprofit housing group, seeking to distance itself from Hillsborough County's troubled Affordable Housing Office, will turn down a $300,000 grant from the office. ...more

June 13, 2008

Federal law enforcement agencies are investigating Hillsborough County's troubled Affordable Housing Office after an internal review revealed serious irregularities. ...more

May 21, 2008