Port Richey firefighters just got an exciting new piece of equipment they are in no rush to use. But when the time inevitably comes, the odds are now much better that they and the residents they are attempting to rescue from a burning building will make it out alive. ...more

March 10, 2010

Port Richey firefighters are getting another tool to help save lives: a thermal imaging camera. ...more

March 4, 2010

A recent letter from the U.S. Postal Service delivered some good news to Mayor Joe Affronti. ...more

February 17, 2010

A recent letter from the U.S. Postal Service delivered some good news to Mayor Joe Affronti. ...more

February 15, 2010

Tampa police believe a serial robber is responsible for three holdups at the same pawn shop over the last three years. ...more

February 13, 2010

The Jan. 29 fatal shooting of a Lake Placid man by members of the Highlands County Sheriff's Office Special Response Team (SRT) remains under investigation, according to officials with the sheriff's office. ...more

February 11, 2010

The Highlands County Sheriff's Office's Special Response Team (SRT) fired around 20 to 22 rounds of ammunition during Friday's fatal shooting of a Lake Placid man, said Sheriff Susan Benton. ...more

February 1, 2010

Three years ago this week, Joe Campbell informed the county commissioners that their elections department needed more space. ...more

January 21, 2010

Mayor Joe Affronti called last week's council decision another major step forward in the city's redevelopment effort. ...more

January 13, 2010

Highlands County commissioners will have a full agenda to deal with on Tuesday, not the least of which is the election of a new chair and vice chair. ...more

November 16, 2009