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Well, it appears Christmas is over, gas prices have made a jump across Highlands County. The hike ranges from 10 to 20-cents depending on the staring point. The operative price for a gallon of unleaded petrol apparently has landed at $3.09 at most stations here. As people begin to strike their holiday decorations, officials from Continue reading

A new survey has found that when it comes to mortgage rates, the Sebring-Avon Park metro area falls significantly short of national averages. The analysis found that nearly 30-percent of the mortgages here had an interest rate lower than three percent. That was well below the national average of 42-percent. In fact, Highlands was outpaced Continue reading

Highlands County joined the rest of the Sunshine State this weekend in blast of freezing temperatures. Local officials took the opportunity to open up a cold weather shelter. The facility was opened in the Ag-Center Friday and Saturday night. There was one person each evening. There was no shelter opened last night. Like hurricane shelter Continue reading

You may think the area is growing quickly – but apparently, not by national averages. A new study by the Inspection Support Network, looking at the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the United States, found that the Sebring-Avon Park area grew by 1.2-percent over the study period. That’s about half the national average of 2.8-percent during Continue reading

Main Street in Avon Park may be losing a couple of lanes. City Manager Mark Schrader told Avon Park city council members that the artery could go from four lanes to two lanes. Florida Department of Transportation officials reportedly started the discussion, asking about converting one of the current traffic lanes to a bicycle lane. Continue reading

Fire Rescue members responded to a hard landing at the Sebring Regional Airport last night. Two passengers were on board the single-engine aircraft when it went off the runway then went nose-in to the dirt. No injuries were reported. Highlands County Sheriff’s Office is conducting the investigation. Harder Hall developers have released an update on Continue reading

Highlands County residents will be hearing the sound of freedom today, as officials at the Avon Park Air Force Range have announced they are hosting another training session. The increased air traffic will run from mid-morning until late tonight. Noise levels are predicted to be high. No word on what kind of aircraft will be Continue reading

The festive holiday season continues tonight in the City of Charm with Christmas in the Park. Sponsored by the Avon Park Chamber of Commerce, the event will feature performances of Christmas Music by the Avon and Memorial elementary school choirs as well as the Avon Park Middle School and High School ensembles. There also will Continue reading

There will be a changing of the guard at South Florida State College. Dr Thomas Leitzel has announced he is stepping down as president of the school, effective at the end of June next year. During his tenure at SFSC, he promoted the growth of the College and community partnerships, both private and public. Several Continue reading

It appears there’s an afternoon problem with kids on the Circle in downtown Sebring. City council members last night heard reports of middle schoolers running rampant in the area after classes let out. They reportedly have terrorized store owners, broken bottles and have stood in traffic to watch cars dodge around them on Circle Drive. Continue reading