$99,222 Amount Tampa Bay Workforce Alliance spent on food and drink in 12 months ...more

January 7, 2010

A local work force agency is changing its meal purchasing practices after a new directive from the state. ...more

December 18, 2009

Volunteers get toys ready for Toys For Tots program. ...more

December 17, 2009

I am outraged by Ron Smith's comment ("Agency spends $20,000 on food," front page, Nov. 24) regarding the excessive catering bills for the working lunches: "I think you're nitpicking, end of subject." I have had working lunches in my lifetime, but they never came anywhere near $155.94, even with the tip included. ...more

November 27, 2009

I recently put a letter in Highlands Today requesting some help for a project that would put people to work. Let me tell you the response I got. I sent a letter to Governor Crist asking for his support. To my surprise the phone rang at work. It was one of his aides that called me and said if I needed any help to call him. Someone else also called to volunteer their time for writing grants. So that's two good things we got. ...more

November 13, 2009

The city is waiting for a $700 fee before Ed White, the city's building official, can review plans for a 12,800-square-foot outparcel that may house businesses displaced by an incoming Sam's Club. ...more

November 4, 2009

Colby not cited by deputies Since Highlands Today's publication of the Oct. 14 article concerning Preston Colby, Highlands Today has confirmed that on the day in question Colby was not issued a notice to appear in court. Highlands Today regrets the error ...more

October 16, 2009

Mayor Pam Iorio said today her administration has reached an impasse in contract talks with the three unions representing city employees. ...more

July 14, 2009

A seminar on how businesses should prepare if a disaster strikes the area will be held from 8 - 9 a.m. Thursday, June 25 at Heartland Workforce, 2730 U.S. 27 N., in Sebring. ...more

June 24, 2009

Heartland for Children announces its recent accreditation by The Council on Accreditation (COA). ...more

June 12, 2009