If you have lung problems such as emphysema, bronchitis, chronic cough, viral or bacterial infections, you could find no better doctor in Florida than Dr. Bipin C. Bhatt of the Soham Pulmonary Group. He also treats sleep and snoring problems. ...more

May 21, 2009

As an employee of Florida Hospital, I would sincerely like to thank the Quality Inn for their hospitality during the anthrax scare last Thursday, April 2. All employees of Florida Hospital who showed up for work early Thursday morning were denied access to the hospital campus. The deputies instructed us to meet at the Quality Inn where we would be informed as to what was taking place. The Quality Inn staff on duty was very polite and professional. They provided conference rooms for us to use and free coffee and breakfast to all the employees who were present. It's very heartwarming to see that during a crisis people can and will pull together to help one another out. ...more

April 10, 2009

There will be a hero's dinner in appreciation of all staff involved in the recent lockdown during a white powder scare last week at the Florida Hospital Heartland Division. ...more

April 9, 2009

Law enforcement was back at Florida Hospital Heartland Division Friday morning when another envelope of white powder was found. ...more

April 4, 2009

TBO.com: This morning's anthrax scare, which started at Florida Hospital Heartland Division, has spread to at least 30 locations, according to Highlands County Sheriff Susan Benton. Deputies are talking to several people now in connection with this case. ...more

April 2, 2009

Are you locked inside Florida Hospital Heartland, or do you know someone who is? Call reporter Gary Pinnell at 386-5828. gpinnell@highlandstoday.com ...more

April 2, 2009

A man who drowned late Friday afternoon on Dinner Lake was apparently hit by his boat's propeller. ...more

March 24, 2009

Life is fragile and precious. Each day is a gift to be maximized and treasured, because it could be your last. We all know that, but we tend to forget it until some sobering reminder hits us unaware. Recently, we've taken several direct hits. ...more

March 22, 2009

A 48-year-old man was helicoptered from Sebring International Raceway Saturday morning after he fell from a pickup truck. ...more

March 21, 2009

Tears flowed, but fond memories of a teacher, friend and mother lifted spirits Friday afternoon as Avon Park Middle School teachers and students remembered Cynthia "Cindy" Dwyer. ...more

March 21, 2009