Barry Foster

It appears that the equestrian bridge on Vaughn Road will be restored – but it will be the last time the county will do it. At their meeting this morning, Highlands County commissioners voted to restore the deck of the structure, then to vacate the right of way and let Highlands Hammock State Park take Continue reading

If you think there have been more planes flying around the area, you’re right. Officials at the Avon Park Air Force Range have announced there will be increased night and weekend traffic here for the next couple of weeks. Officials at the bombing range have not released the name of the exercise, who will be Continue reading

Good news for Highlands County, a new study from the internet site SmartAsset shows Highlands is in the Top-10 in the Sunshine State for people who hold the least credit card debt. Highlands County is one of the most responsible, ranking seventh in Florida for per-capita credit card debt compared to their income. Tops in Continue reading

A 28-year-old Lake Placid woman remains in an induced coma following a horseback riding accident. Reportedly Chelsea McGuire was riding in the Highlands Park area when her horse was “spooked.” McGuire apparently lost her balance, fell and hit her head – fracturing her skull. She was taken to Florida Hospital Lake Placid – then airlifted Continue reading

If you want to vote in the upcoming August 28 primary, today is your last day to register. Highlands County Supervisor of Elections Penny Ogg says the books will close at 5:00 this evening across the state. In addition to registering, today is the last day to set your party affiliation for the primaries. There Continue reading

The 28th annual Caladium Festival opened today in Lake Placid. The signature event of the Caladium Capital will feature a wide array of activities with nearly 100 Arts & Crafts vendors, food booths, live music, exhibits, displays and of course – plenty of caladiums. Bus tours of the caladium fields also will be available over Continue reading

Final preparations are underway for tomorrow’s opening ceremonies for the Caladium Festival in Lake Placid. It’s the 28th such event in the Caladium Capital and will feature a wide array of Arts & Crafts vendors, food booths,live music, exhibits, displays and of course – plenty of caladiums. Bus tours of the caladium fields also will Continue reading

Florida Governor Rick Scott was in Highlands County yesterday. Scott stopped by the American Legion Post 69 in Avon Park for a campaign appearance. Saying people had to “fight for good government,” Scott first discussed his “Make Washington Work” program saying he wanted to “change the direction of DC.” He then took questions from the Continue reading

Florida Governor Rick Scott will be making a whistle stop in Highlands County today. Scott will be at the American Legion Post 69 in Avon Park from 11:45 until 12:30. Scott, a Republican, is an American Legion member. He now is challenging Democrat Bill Nelson for one of Florida’s two senatorial seats. Scott is expected Continue reading

Florida Governor Rick Scott reportedly will be making a whistle stop in Highlands County. Scott will be at American Legion Post 69 in Avon Park from 11:45 until 12:30 tomorrow afternoon. Scott, a Republican is an American Legion member. He now is challenging Democrat Bill Nelson for one of Florida’s two senatorial seats. Scott is Continue reading