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The Reflection Park was dedicated yesterday in honor of five women killed at the SunTrust Midtown branch in Sebring. It marked the one year anniversary when Debra Cook, Marisol Lopez, Jessica Monitgue, Ana Pinon-Williams and Cynthia Lee Watson were slain by a lone gunman. Family members and friends were joined by community leaders, law enforcement, Continue reading

The Reflection Park was dedicated this morning in honor of five women killed at the SunTrust Midton branch in Sebring. Today marks the one year anniversary when Debra Cook, Marisol Lopez, Jessica Monitgue, Ana Pinon-Williams and Cynthia Lee Watson were slain by a lone gunman. Family members and friends were joined by community leaders, law Continue reading

It got down into the 30as overnight. Reportedly, at least a couple of people took advantage of the cold shelter opened by Highlands County officials. The Bert Harris Agricultural Civic Center was opened at 7:PM last night for those who needed heat. Officials say there were two people in the shelter overnight. Authorities say they Continue reading

The first blast of arctic air is set for the new decade this evening. So Highlands County officials have opened a cold weather shelter for those who need to stay warm. The Bert J. Harris Agricultural Civic Center will be open this evening beginning at 7:00, and will stay open until tomorrow morning at 7am. Continue reading

Two Highlands County Sheriff’s deputies and a trainee reportedly are on administrative leave and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement has been called in to investigate following a weekend shooting incident. A man identified as 43-year-old Dustin Alexander Nealis was shot and killed in the incident at a residence on Bridle Path, south of Sebring. Continue reading

Avon Park set a record yesterday. Officials of the Old Farts Flying Club said they had their best meet-up ever. More than 80 planes came in at the Avon Park Executive Airport. Planes ranged from home-built aircraft to twin engine planes. Even a helicopter showed up for the event – hosted by the city of Continue reading

Polk County Sheriff’s officials now say at least one person has died in a two car accident that had traffic snarled on southbound Highway 27 near Frostproof this morning. According to reports. a northbound vehicle went across the median just south of Warner Southern University and hit a southbound vehicle. Traffic was stopped at the Continue reading

Following charges that Highlands County officials were not penalizing illegal construction in Avon Park, Building Official Eric Longshore showed up to explain his duties to council members in the City of Charm. Addressing what he called slanderous statements at a December meeting, Longshore explained disciplinary actions were not his purview. He told the council that Continue reading

A 42-year-old Lake Placid man has died in a traffic crash. Florida Highway Patrol officials say Kenny Lee Jenkins of the Caladium Capital was westbound on State Road 70, approaching County Road 29 when he hit a cow. The big rig hit a guardrail, a fence and a tree. Troopers say Jenkins apparently was not Continue reading

Local racers will start the new decade by putting vehicles on the track starting today. At the Sebring International Raceway the annual Hoosier Racing Sports Car Club of America’s Super Tour begins in earnest. Practice and qualifying sessions are set to begin this morning. More than 300 cars and drivers are slated in for the Continue reading