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In case you hadn’t noticed, a cold front swept through here last night with a little weather to along with it. Highlands County was under a tornado watch a good part of the afternoon and evening, but nothing heavy was reported beyond a stiff breeze and some good downpours around the area. There WERE a Continue reading

In-person balloting for the Avon Park municipal election continues to be palid, with the bulk of the ballots cast continuing to be mail-ins. So far fewer than 100 people have turned out at the Avon Park city council chambers, with 296 mail-ins received so far. Elections officials say, due to Florida Senate Bill 90 – Continue reading

Officials at the Highlands County Supervisor of Elections say balloting in Avon Park has been light – but the mail-ins have been quite stout. So far, 295 mail-ins have been received – there were only 300 in all of the 2019 election. Only about 30 people showed up Monday to cast their votes in person Continue reading

Early voting started today for the Avon Park municipal election. Four candidates are seeking the three seats that were left open when none of the incumbents filed to run for office. All of the candidates are new commers. On the ballot are Ann Foster, Michelle Mercure, Brittany McGuire and Bernice Taylor. The polls have been Continue reading

An accident just before 8pm last night had Highway 70 tied up near the intersection with Highlands Boulevard just east of Highway 27. Fire crews and first responders responded and took two victims to area hospitals. Traffic was flowing again by 9pm. Up in Tampa they know we exist, but it’s sometimes surprising how many Continue reading

There was quite a bit of activity in the “fish streets” west of Sebring yesterday as Highlands County Sheriff’s deputies pursued and caught a man wanted on multiple felony warrants. What started as a traffic pursuit soon led to a foot chase with Highlands County deputies and K-9s assisted by the Polk County Sheriff’s helicopter. Continue reading

When it comes to construction managers – those working that job in Highlands County are doing pretty well. A new survey by Construction Coverage shows the average wage here is an adjusted $1,575 a week. That works out to an adjusted wage of just over $97,300 a year. That is slightly above the national average Continue reading

A horse and rider were killed over the weekend when they were hit by a pickup. Florida Highway Patrol reports indicate a 74-year-old Orlando man was riding along State Road 64 west of Avon Park and entered the eastbound lane of traffic. They then were hit by a truck, driven by a 22-year-old Avon Park Continue reading

Avon Park city council members have voted to go ahead and apply for an American Rescue Plan grant. The money would be used and administrated by Florida Airport Management officials for infrastructure projects at the Avon Park airport. FAM officials told council members their staff already had put some 300 hours into writing the grant Continue reading

DISTRICT ONE DISTRICTWIDE ROADWATCH REPORT #42 FOR WEEK OCTOBER 17, 2021 HIGHLANDS COUNTY US 27 from Glades County line to Polk County line: Maintenance contract project: Crews will be mowing and picking up litter along US 27 northbound and southbound from the Glades County line to the Polk County line. Please watch for workers in Continue reading