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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

It’s the Holiday Season, and it’s Parade Season around the area … the annual Sebring Downtown Christmas Parade is tonight at 7, beginning on the Parkway, up North Ridgewood, around the Circle and down South Commerce in Downtown Sebring. If that’s not enough for you, a short drive in either of two directions can get 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

Just a reminder – today is Thursday if you speak “Trash Talk.” Highlands County serviced trash collections from yesterday will be picked up today. If you’re on a normal Friday route, your trash pickup will come tomorrow. Highlands County Fire and Rescue crews were kept busy yesterday – one in Lake Placid where the house Continue reading

Happy Thanksgiving! If you’re cooking that southern delicacy and frying your turkey today, your local firefighters want to remind you to enjoy – but be careful! When using a turkey fryer outdoors, never use it on a wooden deck or in a garage. Make sure the fryer is used on a flat surface to reduce Continue reading

If you’re in the habit of putting your trash out on Wednesday evening, the County’s trash hauler wants you to know Thanksgiving Day is one of the days they DO take off. Rural County trash, lawn waste and recycling pickups get moved back a day starting tomorrow – Thursday pickups will come Friday, Friday’s will 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