Barry Foster

There still are no cases of the Coronavirus to report here in Highlands County or Polk County. Statewide, there have been a reported 130 cases across the Sunshine State. Meanwhile, under the directive of Governor DeSantis and Florida Department of Education, Highlands County school students will be on Spring Break two weeks, starting today. Students Continue reading

Officials from the International Motorsports Association and the Sebring International Raceway yesterday announced that this year’s Mobil One 12 Hours of Sebring and associated events will be re-scheduled until the week of November 11, due to the onset of the Coronavirus. As such, it now will be the finale of the WeatherTech Sports Car Championship Continue reading

Highlands County health officials continue to try and calm residents and dispel rumors about the Corona virus. For instance, despite what you might have heard, there are NO cases in Highlands County. Not even any presumptive cases. Also, we are not out of “test kits,” which are basically cotton swabs used to take samples to Continue reading

There’s a chance you might be hearing some big booms over the next few days. Officils at the Avon Park Bombing Range say not to worry, they’re just hosting some AC-130 gunships. The big planes and their crews are doing some ground-attack training there. Today is election day in the city of Sebring. Newcomer Mark Continue reading

The Avon Park city council reportedly will be taking tonight off. Due to the set up of early voting in the city council chambers, council members in the City of Charm have cancelled tonight’s meeting. Apparently they will take up any new business at their next session. That’s set for Monday, March 23rd. High winds Continue reading

There was a fire in a home at Sebring Ridge last night. Firefighters were called to the residence on Trout Avenue about 10:30. They were able to contain the flames to a single bedroom. No injuries were reported. No damage estimate has been released and the cause remains under investigation. It’s going to be a Continue reading

Officials of the Highlands County Health Department are starting a handwashing campaign. Representatives say they are treating the outbreak of the Coronavirus as a typical flu event – and the best way to stop it is to wash your hands throughout the day. If you are in a public restroom, they recommend covering your hand Continue reading

As the Coronavirus continues to make headlines, the advice from experts remains the same. Highlands County Health Department officials, Highlands County School officials and even authorities from Warner University echo the same sentiments. Wash your hands often, cover your mouth when you sneeze or cough and if you feel sick – stay home and don’t Continue reading

Firefighters were busy last night south of Lake Placid. Flames reportedly broke out in a single wide mobile home on Martin Street shortly before 8:PM. Units from Lake Placid, Highlands Park, Sun ‘N Lakes South and Venus were called to the blaze down near Highway 70. No injuries were reported. Officials say apparently the structure Continue reading

March is coming in like a lion – at least at the Sebring International Raceway. Officials at the track say already fans are waiting in line outside of Gate 4 waiting for the start of Race Week. There’s also a Fan of the Year. Wayne Jones of Sarasota has been tapped for that honor. He Continue reading