A judge could decide today whether James Reed will be allowed to keep 29 pit bulls that a sheriff's deputy seized after busting an alleged dogfighting ring. ...more

March 30, 2012

It's that time of year when the local leagues are competing against each other at the Highlands County Sports Complex for the status of being number one. ...more

March 28, 2012

The search for the suspect in an attempted murder case in Sebring, ended when Earl Glen Butler, 32, of Avon Park, was apprehended by Polk County law enforcement. ...more

March 27, 2012

Like any competitive event, Saturday's model sailboat regatta got heated: "Could you tell him to shut up!" ...more

March 26, 2012

Cody's Original Roadhouse filed remodeling plans last week with the Highlands County building department and intends to open in the southeast corner of Lakeshore Mall, taking the place of Roadhouse Grill. ...more

March 26, 2012

Just stepping into the Agero (pronounced A-jee-ro) call center in Sebring is impressive; with bustling workers seemingly everywhere. ...more

March 25, 2012

An amendment filed by Sen. Jack Latvala, R-Clearwater, prevented an election showdown between Rep. Denise Grimsley, R-Sebring, and former Rep. Bill Galvano, R-Brandenton. Both are running for the Senate. ...more

March 24, 2012

The Highlands County Sheriff's Office is investigating the theft of citrus trees that occurred starting in October of 2011 and is ongoing. ...more

March 23, 2012

Court cases for two local defendants, Jeff Carlson and Robert Severino, have been continued. ...more

March 23, 2012

For the second month in a row, Highlands County is reporting its unemployment numbers in single digits. ...more

March 22, 2012