It took roughly 40 minutes for Carl Edwards and Brad Keselowski to put their long-simmering feud to rest. ...more

March 21, 2010

A Lakeland man escaped serious injury – but not traffic citations – when he drove past stopped cars to go around a railroad crossing arm and was hit by a passenger train, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said. ...more

March 20, 2010

Given that the former 2,000 page Obamacare bill is now up to something like 2,700 pages, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi actually had the nerve to say in front of a group that Congress needed to pass the bill before they could see what was in it! ...more

March 13, 2010

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - NASCAR will not suspend Carl Edwards for intentionally wrecking Brad Keselowski's car during last weekend's race at Atlanta. ...more

March 9, 2010

Jennifer Miller insists she isn't driving any more. But Dade City police Chief Ray Velboom disagrees. He says his officers caught Miller driving without a license on Feb. 21. It's the 26th time she's been arrested on that charge. ...more

March 4, 2010

Thanks for helping visually and hearing impaired The Lake Placid Lions Club wants to thank all the wonderful people who supported our efforts to help the visually and hearing impaired in Highlands County. ...more

February 25, 2010

A steady stream of cars keeps the service department at Germain Toyota busy as technicians try to keep pace with recall work. "We have been pretty busy morning, noon and night. I mean the service drive always has a line right now," said John Tyburski, the dealership's general manager. Tyburski has added personnel because of the added work. ...more

February 24, 2010

Retail gas prices likely bottomed out last week, and they're headed to above $3 a gallon this summer, experts said Monday. ...more

February 23, 2010

Residents of Lake Bernadette inspired Pasco County's recent debate about blocking sidewalks with parked cars, but have no plans to ask county officials to allow on-street parking in their community - a short-term solution commissioners came up with Feb. 9. ...more

February 22, 2010

After reading the article about the Humane Society "It's all about them" in the Highlands Today on Monday, Feb. 8, I noticed that it was our dog Rainea mentioned in the article. We adopted Rainea last spring from the Humane Society. She was dropped off as a puppy and remained there for two years until we found her. Rainea had many fears when we brought her home. She was terrified of cars, visitors to our home, any new sounds and certainly strangers. My daughter Kaley is a member of the 4-H dog club and AKC here in Highlands County. She began training Rainea in obedience, agility and other areas to compete in some of the dog shows. This is the most fabulous dog you can imagine! She has made an amazing turn-around since we brought her home. ...more

February 14, 2010