It was the second day of a week-long training seminar in Stuart, but a Highlands County Sheriff's Office bloodhound went right from class and into the field to help nab a purse snatcher. ...more

November 20, 2009

65 customized guitars by some of the most recognized names in rock 'n' roll, tattooing and visual arts. ...more

February 27, 2009

Just a few days ago, during early voting, Elections Supervisor Joe Campbell got a complaint. A voter claimed the poll worker tried to look at the completed ballot. ...more

November 3, 2008

Federal funding will become available soon for counties to purchase foreclosed homes, renovate and repair them, and then sell the homes to low-income families. ...more

October 10, 2008

The art of alligator hunting will be discussed at a training seminar from 1 to 4 p.m. today at the Florida State Fairgrounds. ...more

August 2, 2008

The fine art and nuance of alligator hunting will be discussed at an alligator hunting training seminar from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Florida State Fairgrounds. The free course is offered by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The instructor is commission alligator biologist Steve Stiegler. The discussion will cover topics such as alligator programs, legal methods of hunting, areas where the annual hunt is allowed, equipment and alligator carcass processing. ...more

August 1, 2008

Ten Guardian ad Litem volunteers were recently honored at the organization's annual recognition banquet. ...more

June 11, 2008