The annual Sebring Christmas parade scheduled for tonight has been cancelled due to inclement weather. ...more

December 4, 2009

A two-vehicle accident at U.S. 27 and Valerie Boulevard just before 11 a.m. Friday injured one motorist. ...more

December 4, 2009

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr. McAllister for his letter on Nov. 24. This was just what the Tea Party movement needed: some left wing nut to remind us why we are holding tea parties. And, he gave us lots more exposure than any of the newspapers in Highlands County, so again thanks Mr. McAllister. But, I do need to correct some of the things that he said: ...more

December 3, 2009

Markida Hawthorne paced along the 3-point line, drawing in deep breaths, tugging nervously at her jersey, hoping to lessen the burden. ...more

December 3, 2009

It's been said, sometimes whimsically, that "no good deed goes unpunished" and that has certainly proven true for the Spring Lake Improvement District Board. It is with great good fortune that the residents of Spring Lake are blessed with a board and district manager that does not spend time looking in the rear view mirror but instead is planning for the future of this fine community with its best interest at the forefront. ...more

December 3, 2009

A portion of Railroad Street will be closed between Bowman Avenue and Center Avenue starting at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 3, until further notice, due to the installation of drainage culvers by Excavation Point Inc., for the construction of the Sebring Parkway Phase II project. ...more

December 3, 2009

Several city council members sat on the proverbial fence Tuesday night before voting unanimously to allow chain link fences to be erected in residents' front yards during passage of a fence and wall ordinance for the city. ...more

December 3, 2009

This year, Highlands County will improve its jail and build new streets. ...more

December 3, 2009

This morning I woke up and went outside. I heard a racket and I looked up and saw Santa flying around, testing out a brand new sleigh. Upon a closer look I saw a tag on it which read "Made in China." ...more

December 3, 2009

Dixie Youth Baseball is now accepting registrations for the following age groups: T-Ball (4-5), Pitching Machine (6-8) and Minors (9-10). ...more

December 3, 2009