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It was a record-setting night at the Highlands County Fair last night, as two hogs brought in some $80,000. The money goes to the Alvarez family who have undergone a series of tragedies. Both parents died this summer as a result of Coronavirus, then the house flooded out. The oldest adult daughter has come in Continue reading

It’s Alan Jay Automotive Day at the Highlands County Fair, that means that students can be admitted, with a can of food – that’s only at the Kenilworth Gate. Slated for tonight is the Junior Livestock Auction where many of the animals that have been shown throughout the week will go on the auction block, Continue reading

For the first time in recent memory, officials shut down the Highlands County Fair last night – the cold weather an rain were cited as reasons for the action. Nevertheless, the Market Steer Show went on as planned – reportedly with a pretty good crowd. Grace Lynn Miller showed the Grand Champion steer, she also Continue reading

Some big booms are slated today out at the Avon Park Bombing Range. A number of explosive ordinance detonations, or "EODs" are planned for today out at the facility. Meanwhile, air exercises began in the mid morning hours and are scheduled to run until fairly late tonight. It’s Day Five of the Highlands County Fair Continue reading

Highlands County has some new royalty after a weekend full of beauty pageants at the Highlands County fair. The new Miss Highlands County is Taylor Leidel of Sebring. Junior Miss Highlands is Braelyn Cassill, Teen Miss is Baxley Hines and crowned Little Miss Highlands County for 2022 was Quinn Wohl. Livestock showing got underway yesterday Continue reading

The 2022 Highlands County Fair opens today in Sebring. The 85th annual exposition starts with Highland Radio Group Day. In addition to the Reithoffer rides ranging from the fast & furious to kiddie rides, there will be a full compliment of booths, exhibits and displays. There’s also plenty of entertainment on tap. There will be Continue reading

A traffic stop and a Highlands County K-9 officer added up to be bad news for a local man. After Highlands County Sherrif’a deputies stopped a car in Avon Park, k-9 Drax alerted to the presence of drugs in the vehicle. Inside they found methamphetamine, Xanax, cocaine, oxycodone pills, plastic baggies and a digital scale. Continue reading

NEWS 2/2/22 BF AIR FORCE RANGE You may be seeing – and hearing – more air traffic around the area today. Officials from the Avon Park Bombing Range say they will have exercises running for the balance of the week The training is slated to commence in the mid-morning and run until late into the Continue reading

There’s been quite a bit of action around Highlands Regional Medical Center this morning. First, traffic was snarled due to a three-vehicle crash at the intersection of Highway 27 and the Sebring Parkway shortly before 6am. About 10:00 this morning, Sebring firefighters were called out to a structure fire in that area. Authorities still are Continue reading

It’s been the coldest weather of the year over the past couple of days here – with the mercury dipping into the mid-20’s in some area locations. Highlands County officials opened up a shelter Saturday and Sunday evenings for those who might not have a warm place to stay. They say one person took advantage Continue reading