Barry Foster

Three people were injured shortly before 9:00 last night in a two car crash. Sebring police say a motorist was pulling out of the Sebring Parkway and was headed south on Highway 27. However, she apparently lost control on the slick roadway and ended up in the northbound lane, where she hit another car head-on. Continue reading

A new study shows that more than a quarter of the jobs locally can be performed remotely. According to a recent survey conducted by “Outdoorsy” shows that 28.9-percent of all wage and salary workers in the Greater Sebring area have remote-friendly jobs. Their statistics show that there are approximately 7400 local employees here, laboring in Continue reading

Highlands County commissioners, local agencies, affilations and interested residents will gather this morning at the Highlands County Government Center for the annual legislative delegaton meeting. Florida State Senator Benny Albritton and newly-elected Florida State Representative Kaylee Tuck will be there to hear about local concerns before the start of the upcoming state’s legislative session. This Continue reading

Today at noon is the deadline for residents in Highlands County to apply for money from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief & Economic Security Act. Round three was set for those who had not yet applied and those who might have applied in the past but were mis-catagorized. All details for the application must be filed Continue reading

Highlands County Sheriff’s officials reportedly are on the lookout for 24-year-old Jontavious Perry. The Avon Park man, also known as “Tray,” is wanted in connection with a shooting incident in the City of Charm. Detectives say a 16-year-old boy was shot last night at the American Car Wash on Hal MacRae Boulevard about 6:00. Authorities Continue reading

The Nancessowee Hotel is no more. The three story building in Sebring came down with a bang yesterday as crews finally took down the front of the structure. The wall came down in spectacular fashion, with several videos of the tumble being posted on social media. Neighbors of the building say the work was a Continue reading

A bad accident on the Sebring Parkway last night. Police say 67-year-oldColbert Pericles apparently was trying to cross the Parkway near the intersection of South Commerce Avenue about 6pm. He wasn’t fast enough – and got clipped by an oncoming car. The Sebring man was flown out, reportedly to Lakeland Regional Medical Hospital. At last Continue reading

This is Thanksgiving Week, meaning there’s no school for Highlands County youngsters this week. Motorists need to be aware that there may be increased traffic of boys and girls on foot or riding their bicycles during the day. Students will return to class this coming Monday. Just a reminder, detours will be starting today on Continue reading

Highlands County got four new county commissioners this morning as Scott Kirouac, Kathy Rapp, Christopher Campbell and Kevin Roberts took the oath of office. The new group took care of a full agenda, including approval of a 10 acre lot that will permit the construction of a Recreational Vehicle storage and repair facility. Board members Continue reading

It was an eventful 68th running of the Mobil One 12 Hours of Sebring this past Saturday – although most of the action was on the track. Attendance was down, but reportedly exceeded some official expectations for the race, which was postponed from March to November due to the Coronavirus. Many of the Green Park Continue reading