» A year after Hurricane Ian: Why some families in Hardee County still aren't home
October 3, 2023 from Desoto, Highlands, Hardee County
In Hardee County, there are still programs to get money aid and support for families still impacted by Hurricane Ian.

» Highlands County community mourn death of 13-year-old boy killed by Amtrak train
May 16, 2023 from Desoto, Highlands, Hardee County
Students and staff at school were mourning the loss of a 13-year-old Highlands County boy, Malik Khalil Pearson, was hit and killed by an Amtrak tr...

» 13-year-old hit and killed by Amtrak train in Highlands County
May 15, 2023 from Desoto, Highlands, Hardee County
A thirteen-year-old middle school student died Monday after he was hit and killed by an Amtrak train in Highlands County.

» Hardee County grandmother headed to inpatient mental health facility after forgetting granddaughter in hot car
April 27, 2023 from Desoto, Highlands, Hardee County
On Thursday, a Hardee County judge granted a motion to allow Tracey Nix to go to an inpatient mental health facility outside of the county -- in St...