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Sebring police are investigating a morning shooting incident. It occurres shortly after 8:30 this morning. According to early reports, someone was either shooting from or at a moving vehicle. There were no injuries reported, but at least one parked car was hit by a round. The incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked Continue reading

If you’ve had an ambulance ride in Highlands County, your data may have been compromised. Officials from EMS Management & Consultants say that Highlands County Fire Rescue was one of a number of entities that may have been affected by a data breach at the North Carolina-based firm. More than 7,000 residents locally and almost Continue reading

It continues to be quite warm outside with the National Weather Service issuing another Excessive Heat Warning for Highlands County and across the Sunshine State. Again, Heat index values of over 100-degrees are expected here. Officials advise residents to take precautions if they plan to be outside, and know the symptoms of heat exhaustion and Continue reading

Today was the first day back in the classroom for Highlands County students in the 2023-24 academic year. School officials say there were no incidents to report on the first day back, and things so far have gone smoothly. Motorists are reminded that this afternoon school busses will be out again and school zones will Continue reading

When it comes to construction, it appears that the Sebring/Avon Park metro area is above the national average. A new study by Construction Coverage shows that 6.8-percent of the jobs here are in the construction industry – that’s nearly two percent above the national average. In fact, there’s been better than a 13-percent uptick in Continue reading

It’s not global warming – it’s August in Florida. Officials of the National Weather Service say there’s a heat wave and it’s going to be a scorcher in Highlands County and throughout the Sunshine State today. Weather service authorities have issued a Heat Advisory, which will be in effect until 7:00 this evening. Heat index Continue reading

A man wanted in connection with a fatal Highlands County shooting earlier this year has been nabbed in Gulfport, Mississippi. Highlands County Sheriff’s officials say Shavarte Makel Deloach was wanted for the February premeditated shooting death of 57-year-old Arthur Scurry jr. This past February 5th, Sheriff’s deputies were called to a Highway Park address south Continue reading

Another sports tournament is coming to Highlands County. Without comment, Highlands County commissioners approved a proposal from consultants Airstream Ventures to bring the United States Fastpitch Softball Association here. The USFA will host the Sebring Invitational & Pumpkin Smash Tournaments. The three year run would include up to $20,000 in tourist tax money to underwrite Continue reading

Today is the first day on the job for new South Florida State College President Fred Hawkins. Hawkins formerly was a Representative in the Florida House for Osceola and Orange County. During his term in office, Hawkins served as the Vice Chair of the Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee as well as the whip of all Continue reading

The action continues again today at the Avon Park Air Force Range as jets will continue training today until very late tonight. Officials at the range say noise levels will be noticable. They again did not say what units are running sorties over the facility Highlands County commissioners this morning voted to set the tentative Continue reading