Two Frostproof men were apprehended in Avon Park on Monday and charged in the death of another Polk County man, whose throat is believed to have been slashed. ...more

January 14, 2009

Northbound Ashley Drive between East Whiting Street and East Kennedy Boulevard will be closed until Friday for road repairs related to a broken water main. ...more

January 13, 2009

Two Frostproof men were apprehended in Avon Park on Monday and charged in the death of another Polk County man, whose throat is believed to have been slashed. ...more

January 13, 2009

Polk County sheriff's detectives are conducting a homicide investigation after the body of a man was found this morning in a pond in Frostproof. ...more

January 12, 2009

A sinkhole swallowed large drilling equipment at a Polk County Utilities project at the proposed Edgehill Water Production Facility, a Polk County Public Safety news release states. ...more

January 9, 2009

A transient turned himself in today, saying he had strangled another man after the pair had spent the day drinking on New Year's Eve, the Pinellas Sheriff's Office said. ...more

January 8, 2009

Pet adoptions resumed today at Pasco County Animal Services after a distemper outbreak shut the shelter down for several days. ...more

December 23, 2008

State Road 60 changes near the airport ...more

December 16, 2008

The northbound lanes of Lois Avenue are closed at North A Street as city workers repair a water main. ...more

December 11, 2008

On behalf of the staff and students at Hill-Gustat Middle School, I would like to offer our sincere appreciation to all who helped make our recent barbecue a success. The Sebring Fireman's Annual barbecue began in 1977 and has been held every year to assist middle school athletics. A special thanks is in order for the Cohan Radio Group, Highlands Today, The News Sun, All About Signs, Genco, and Sebring Firemen Inc. ...more

December 9, 2008