Avon and Park elementary schools might continue using the Drug Abuse Resistance Education program if a deal between the Avon Park Police Department and the Highlands County Sheriff's Office works out. ...more

August 27, 2008

It was the weekly meeting of the Brandon '86 Rotary, which meets at some ungodly hour around sunrise in Buckhorn Springs. Maybe there's something in the water out there, but everyone seemed awfully chipper. ...more

August 25, 2008

Three challengers have stepped forward to fill the vacancy left by former Councilman Danny Burgess, who resigned last month. ...more

August 20, 2008

Denise Lyn's legal career has given her exposure to civil law in a variety of arenas. ...more

August 15, 2008

Friday morning, 34 Pasco schoolchildren got a head start on the school year with donations of fully stocked backpacks, and a head start on the future with new career opportunities. ...more

August 2, 2008

The Brandon Rotary Club's 47th anniversary installation banquet was held May 30 at the Florida Aquarium in Tampa. ...more

July 30, 2008

TRINITY -- Happy tails to you. Pet rescue group Heidi's Legacy has recruited some area volunteers to give rescued dogs temporary foster homes. They hope to sign up more people to help with what the group calls their "fur babies." ...more

July 30, 2008

AVON PARK American Legion Highlands Post 69 and Auxiliary, 7 p.m. second Monday each month. Lounge Bingo, 1:30 p.m. Tuesday. Call 453-4553. ...more

July 20, 2008

Newly elected District Governor Russ Miller will speak to the Wesley Chapel Rotary Club on Wednesday. Wesley Chapel Rotary at noon meets at Buffalo's Southwestern Restaurant on County Road 54 (Wesley Chapel Boulevard) from 12:15-1:15 p.m. every Wednesday. Miller will outline plans for the 2008-2009 year for District 6950. Visitors are welcome. For information, call President Michael Arato at (813) 263-7188 or Marion Szurek at (813) 383-6683. ...more

July 14, 2008

AVON PARK American Legion Highlands Post 69 and Auxiliary, 7 p.m. second Monday each month. Lounge Bingo, 1:30 p.m. Tuesday. Call 453-4553. ...more

July 13, 2008