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A new study by the firm Construction Coverage shows that carpenters in the Sebring area earn an average of $36,600 a year. Even with the figure adjusted to $42,000 annually based on the local cost of living, it pales in comparison to the national average of $49,500 a year – which is an unadjusted number. Continue reading

The Avon Park city council sawed through quite a bit of business at their meeting last night. They first approved their budget and millage rate for the upcoming fiscal year. Property tax evaluation will jump to 2.24 mils to support the city’s $38.6 million dollar budget. In other action, the council approved a couple of Continue reading

Avon Park city council members will have quite a bit of housekeeping to take care of when they meet tonight in regular session. They first will hold public hearings on the budget. At their last meeting, the council voted to set the millage at 2.24 mils to help underwrite the city’s $38.6 million dollar spending Continue reading

Apparently, it pays to be a roofer in Highlands County. A new report by the firm “Porch” indicates roofers in the Sebring metro area make an estimated wage of $38,000 annually – that jumps to $44,000 a year when adjusted for the cost of living here. The survey shows that roofers earn a similar amount Continue reading

Highlands County Sheriff’s officials no longer are looking for Taureaun Thompson. The 25-year-old Thompson reportedly turned himself in to authorities last night. He had been sought on attempted homicide charges in connection with a shooting incident in Avon Park back on September 11th. Thompson has been booked into the Highlands County jail. Highlands County School Continue reading

Highlands County Sheriff’s detectives are in search of Taureaun Thompson. A reward of up to $5,000 is being offered for information leading to his apprehension. The 25-year-old Thompson is wanted in connection with an attempted homicide. He is being sought in connection with an incident that occurred back on Sept. 11th where a man was Continue reading

Highlands County commissioners today were asked to remember Penny Ogg. The late former Supervisor of Elections died suddenly earlier this month following a brief hospital stay. One resident suggested that election day be re-named Penny Ogg Day. County Commissioner Arlene Tuck suggested that the Highlands County Government Center might be re-named the Penny Ogg center Continue reading

Apparently there’s a new challenge on the social media platform “TikTok” that is impacting the Highlands County school system. Dubbed “devious licks” the trend apparently involves students posting videos that show them stealing, damaging or showing off items taken from schools. Lake Placid and Sebring high schools reportedly have been hit. Students in some schools Continue reading

Quick work by Highlands County sheriff’s deputies has resulted in a couple of arrests in connection with a shooting incident. It happened yesterday afternoon off Vision Street in the Highway Park community south of Lake Placid. The victim was airlifted out and is said to be in stable condition. Arrested and charged in the case Continue reading

The Alan Jay Automotive Network has been acquired. It was announced yesterday that LMP Holdings has bought a major portion of the Alan Jay Group. LMP, an American-based automotive retailer deals both in site-built and e-commerce sales. They reportedly have acquired an 85-percent interest in the Alan Jay operation. Over better than a quarter century, Continue reading