The city of Sebring has sued a Sebring couple in order to get them to remove a concrete wall in front of their home because of concerns that it obstructs drivers' views. ...more

December 8, 2009

Authorities say two sets of stop sticks were needed to end a high-speed chase on U.S. 27 Thursday night that began after Highlands County Sheriff's deputies responded to a report of a man battering his elderly parents. ...more

December 5, 2009

The sides squared off during Tuesday night's City Commission meeting in a debate over whether the city should purchase two parcels along Tarpon Avenue to provide additional downtown parking. ...more

November 7, 2009

In these angst-filled chaotic times, many people are seeking the tools to relieve stress at an oasis of healing at which they are taught methods of reconnecting with their body, mind and spirit. ...more

November 7, 2009

Is adding a small parking lot along Tarpon Avenue the answer to downtown's woes? ...more

October 31, 2009

Effective today, Eucalyptus Street will be closed between Lemon Avenue and Rose Avenue, according to a public service announcement from the Highlands County Engineering Department. ...more

June 8, 2009

Travelers not interested in art or parades should stay away from downtown Tarpon Springs on Sunday afternoon if they want to avoid heavy congestion from the Greek Indolence Day Parade and Tarpon Springs Chamber of Commerce Fine Art Show. ...more

March 28, 2009

Twenty-three families are interested in getting one of eight townhouses proposed by Highlands County Habitat for Humanity for a vacant property owned by the Community Redevelopment Agency, said Habitat's Executive Director Mike Jacobson on Monday. ...more

March 27, 2009

An impassioned debate was sparked at Monday's Community Redevelopment Agency meeting when Commissioner Jim McCollum asked the board to reevaluate its role in two stalled construction projects. ...more

March 12, 2009

On Jan. 6 many followers of the Orthodox faith make a pilgrimage to Tarpon Springs to celebrate the spirit of Epiphany. Theophany, the Greek name for Epiphany, means "the Lord shining forth" or "manifestation of God." In the Greek Orthodox and other Eastern Rite Christian churches, Epiphany commemorates the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan. ...more

January 3, 2009