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It appears the bears are on the move again – and through some populated areas. Sebring Middle School’s dismissal was interrupted yesterday when a small bruin was spotted near campus just before school let out. Students walking or riding their bikes were held up. Those on busses or in cars were allowed to go. Highlands Continue reading

Although Avon Park city council members didn’t take care of many employee issues at their meeting this week, they did deal with a number of insurance policies. They decided to stay with Aetna Group for the next year, but may be looking to put that out to bid next year. The council also continues to Continue reading

Memorial Drive south of Avon Park was closed for a time this morning due to what was termed “a significant fuel spill.” Early reports indicate a pick-up truch rear ended a tanker at the railroad tracks just north of College Drive. The accident occurred shortly before 9am. There were no injuries, but Avon Park fire Continue reading

Highlands County Sheriff’s officials report that a 4-year-old autistic youngster has died after wandering away from his home in Lake Placid. According to reports, Hunter Williamson was reported missing from his home yesterday afternoon. Deputies were closing in on a signal from his Safety Net bracelet, when a drone spotted the youngster behind a home Continue reading

Trick or Treat activities don’t really start in the area until tomorrow. However, little monsters throughout the area will have an opportunity to scoop up some candy this evening in Sebring. Local merchants will host a “Halloween on the Circle” event tonight from 5-9pm. Roads have been closed for what has been termed a “fun Continue reading

The former Agero company officially recieved a new name this morning. Officials of The Results Company held a formal ribbon cutting to mark the transition of the Sebring call center to the new management operation. Company officials say they will continue to provide roadside assistance, accident management, consumer affairs and digital dispatch services – among Continue reading

Units from the West Sebring Fire Department were called out early this morning. A fire occurred at a house on Leaf Road in the Harder Hall area shortly after midnight. The flames apparently errupted while residents were cooking something. There were no injuries reported, but apparently there was significant damage to the kitchen. Earlier this Continue reading

It’s going to be a big meeting for the Highlands County School Board tonight. In fact, it’s so big, they had to move the session to the Sebring Middle School Auditorium. The action was taken to accommodate the number of students being honored in the Florida Standards Assessment Test. Officials said the volume of students Continue reading

Highlands County commissioners still are working at divesting themselves of county-owned property. The commission has voted to declare 94 lots as surplus. That means they now are up for sale and will go back on the tax roles. The bulk of the properties are at Sun ‘N Lake and Spring Lake, with others in Placid Continue reading

The 2019-2020 harvesting season has arrived locally. Highlands County Citrus Growers Association Executive Director Ray Royce says although the season won’t get going in earnest until after Thanksgiving, a couple of small blocks have been picked down in the Lake Placid area. Citrus from Indian River and other areas have been seen moving through Highlands Continue reading