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Early morning fog claimed some victims north of Avon Park today. An accident in the Northbound lane of Highway 27 near Lake Glenada, and another near the entrance to River Greens were reported. It’s unclear as to the extent of injuries. Motorists are urged to slow down, use their low beams and exercise caution until Continue reading

It’s a New Year – but no New Year’s babies in Highlands County. At Highlands Regional Medical Center, their birthing facility officially closed its doors as of midnight last night. They say there were no last minute Highlands countians to report. Florida Hospital also had no new year’s arrivals – and no candidates to report. Continue reading

Sebring police are investigating another shooting incident. It occurred shortly after 8:30 last night at the intersection of Lemon Street and Martin Luther King jr Boulevard in the city’s Washington Heights neighborhood. A woman was struck in the lower back by a bullet. She was airlifted to Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Authorities are asking anyone Continue reading

Highlands County Commissioners received the first quarterly update from the newly-created Highlands County Fire/Rescue division when they meet this morning. Highlands County Public Services Director Mark Bashoor told commissioners how much money has been collected from the new fire assessment, then outlined plans on what to do with the cash That included the repair of Continue reading

Highlands County Sheriff’s officials have added to the list of those wanted for passing counterfeit cash here. An arrest warrant has been issued for 34-year-old Chaz Allen Demeere of Sebring, He is wanted for multiple counts of uttering a false bank bill or note, grand theft and using a two-way device to facilitate a felony. Continue reading

Today’s the final day for hopefuls for city manager for Avon Park to have their applications submitted. Council members set a deadline for today, and a special meeting for next Thursday to make a final selection. Currently, they plan to pay their new C.M. no more than $90,000 a year with a six-month probationary period. Continue reading

One person reportedly was injured last night when three vehicles came together in Avon Park. Reportedly, the chain-reaction mishap occurred about 7:00 at the intersection of Cornell Street and Memorial Drive. One individual was transported to the hospital – their name has not yet been released. Units from Highlands Lakes and West Sebring were called Continue reading

Sebring police are investigating a fatal shooting. The incident happened around 7:00 last night at a home on Rainbow Avenue. Early reports indicate a child apparently got hold of a firearm. No names or other details on the incident have yet been released. It looks to be a busy evening for the Avon Park city Continue reading

Today is the national Day of Mourning for former President George H.W. Bush. The observance was declared by President Trump – and some governmental services may not be available. For instance, there will be no mail delivery today and Small Business Administration Recovery Centers will be shut down. It may be advisable to check with Continue reading

Highlands county Sheriff’s officials say they are looking for a couple of suspects in connection with that Sunday evening shooting in Avon Park. Wanted in connection with the case are 18-year-old Daniel Luis Galarza and 16-year-old Sebastian Martinez. Both are wanted on numerous counts including attempted murder and robbery. Both are from Avon Park and Continue reading