Feature StoryLatest NewsWater 101: Learning from nature and mistakesposted:Sunday, May 19, 2013SEBRING -- Quality water is essential, but years of drought and growing demand have seriously depleted Central Florida's water resources. Lake and canal levels have fallen leaving many docks and boat houses high and dry. Even as significant rain fell in Apri ... Most Read ArticlesMost Emailed ArticlesOther Features SectionLocal News
Water 101: Learning from nature and mistakesposted:Sunday, May 19, 2013SEBRING -- Quality water is essential, but years of drought and growing demand have seriously depleted Central Florida's water resources. Lake and canal levels have fallen leaving many docks and boat houses high and dry. Even as significant rain fell in April and the opening days of May, recovery appears to be slow. The collection and flow of water in Florida has always been subject to cycles o ... Ag advocates journey to Washingtonposted:Sunday, May 19, 2013SEBRING - "This is a nation that was founded on farming. We have to continue to protect our right as farmers and do all that we can to educate people," said Scott Kirouac, president of the Highlands County Farm Bureau. After a three-day visit to Capitol Hill this week, Kirouac and six other Highlands County residents have gotten fired up about the importance of agriculture in the area, state an ... AP man faces first degree murder chargeposted:Sunday, May 19, 2013By BARRY FOSTER News-Sun correspondent BARTOW - First degree murder charges have been leveled against Jarmanus Beck. A grand jury in Polk County returned the indictment against the 25-year old Avon Park man this past Thursday. Beck is accused in the death of another resident of the City of Charm, Travis Lenard Fogle of of 922 S. Woodrow Ave. It reportedly came as the result of an April 27 shoot ... Krusin' 4 Kids sets big goal for 5th yearposted:Sunday, May 19, 2013SEBRING - Hundreds of Florida Hospital Heartland Division visitors and employees test drove brand new Ford vehicles around the hospital Friday morning, all in the name charity. Bill Jarrett Ford teamed up with Ford Motor Company for the fifth annual Krusin' 4 Kids event. Test drivers zoomed around for a quick drive with Florida Hospital Foundation employees throughout the day. Florida Hospital ... Banner AdBusiness DirectoryYour CommunityYour ThoughtsYour EventsOpinion4 Stories Today LETTER: Vindictive punishment is showing posted:Sunday, May 19, 2013LETTER: Is 'socialist' president responsible? posted:Sunday, May 19, 2013LETTER: DEP considers doubling water pollutants posted:Sunday, May 19, 2013COLUMN: Beating the lines at Disney posted:Sunday, May 19, 2013 |