As we see more and more of the pets in our community losing their homes due to economic circumstances, the public needs to understand the safest and most compassionate procedures for surrendering and helping our homeless pets. ...more

August 17, 2008

After doing weeks of research on the state law, legal issues and complaints of residents at Sun 'n Lake of Sebring, Highlands County Assistant Administrator Ricky Helms recommended Tuesday that the board of county commissioners do nothing about the battle there between homeowners and the large, absentee landowners. ...more

August 13, 2008

UPCOMING EVENTS Today High school football camps open ...more

August 11, 2008

Local Calendar UPCOMING EVENTS Thursday, Aug. 7 Sertoma Junior Tour at Placid Lakes, 9 a.m. ...more

August 6, 2008

Highlands County public schools continue to fall within a wide range, A to D, on the state school report card. ...more

July 9, 2008

SEBRING - Highlands County public schools continue to fall within a wide range, A to D, on the state school report card. Among the district's 15 schools, three had a lower grade, but three improved upon last year's grade, according to the accountability grades released Tuesday by the Florida Department of Education. On the bright side, three schools maintained an A grade – Lake Country and Lake Placid elementary schools and Sebring Middle School. ...more

July 8, 2008

The east side of Trillium was untouched for months. That was not a surprise. Most new subdivisions in Hernando County have nearly halted construction plans because of the slumping residential market. ...more

July 8, 2008

I just wanted to share a card and comments from my son who underwent a lung transplant a few years ago. He was in his 50s and had pulmonary fibrosis in both lungs. He was anxiously waiting for a lung transplant at Ohio State Medical Center. The care read: ...more

June 4, 2008

Baseball was always the bond J.J. Crumbley shared with his father, John, and it's one he always has cherished. That's why it was so special for J.J. to have the opportunity to forge that bond again during his final amateur season. ...more

June 1, 2008

SEBRING –– The 2008 Sertoma Junior Golf Tour will kick off with its annual adult/child tournament at 1 p.m. on Sunday. Entry fee is $75 per team, which includes 18 holes of golf, range balls, trophies and dinner. The tournament is being held at Sun 'N Lake Country Club and registration is at noon. The Sertoma Junior Tour, which is for youngsters ages 6-18, is in its 14th year and Sun 'N Lake Country Club assistant professional Andy Kesling is beginning his second year as Sertoma Tour director. "We're hoping a large number of kids come out this summer," said Kesling. "We've got a good schedule with different courses each week that will test each of the golfers skills. ...more

May 26, 2008