Due to incorrect information given to Highlands Today, the wrong name of a contestant in the Lake Placid pageant appeared in the Nov. 16 edition. Emily Lundy was chosen as Miss Congeniality among the older girls. We regret any confusion that may have been caused. ...more

November 24, 2009

AVON PARK There is no garbage pick up in the city of Avon Park on Thursday, Nov. 26. Thursday's pick up will be on Wednesday, Nov. 25. All other pick ups remain the same. ...more

November 24, 2009

Highlands County business profile ...more

November 22, 2009

The following people were booked Wednesday, Nov. 18 into the Highlands County Jail: ...more

November 22, 2009

I am writing to you to ask you to remind your readers to help support our troops this holiday season. ...more

November 21, 2009

FRIDAY Highlands Social Dance Club to host the Stardusters ...more

November 20, 2009

The football season ended Friday. For eight Avon Park athletes, basketball season starts tonight - four days later. ...more

November 17, 2009

For good seats to this year's Christmas parades don't sit by your TV - grab a lawn chair. ...more

November 17, 2009

This letter is being sent to address concerns of infrastructure and ongoing maintenance regarding the Oak Hill Cemetery located in Lake Placid. Our parents started visiting Lake Placid over 50 years ago, purchase property and have lived there full time for over 25 years. Our father (deceased since 2005) would many times refer to Lake Placid as God's country. However, the town does not seem so special when visiting the cemetery; as we understand, a town responsibility. It is difficult enough to lose a loved one but when visiting the cemetery which is in such disrepair; it only creates additional sadness and anxiety. Mom and dad decided a long time ago that they wanted to remain in Lake Placid, even after burial. One might ask why. ...more

November 17, 2009

Thank you Dr. Toulouse I would like to thank Dr. Toulouse at Florida Hospital Lake Placid and his staff. When my wife Gussie Brooks was in the ER, I couldn't ask for any better care. Also in the ICU she had some of the best care the nurses; thank you very much, especially to Reed and Kami. My wife passed away from ALS Disease on Oct.18. ...more

November 16, 2009