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A two-vehicle wreck near the corner of Lake June Road and Highway 27 in Lake Placid claimed a life just before 10pm Saturday night. Lake Placid officers say according to witnesses, a 2014 Dodge pickup was traveling south in the northbound lanes of US 27. A 2015 Chrysler heading north in the northbound lane and Continue reading

Just in case you forgot in the rush of the Holiday Season, the annual Lake Placid Christmas Parade is on for tomorrow night. Start time is around 7pm, taking the circuit through Downtown Lake Placid. The Sebring Boat Parade on Lake Jackson also happens tomorrow evening, and Lawn Mower Racing is back at the Avon Continue reading

A new study shows that more than a quarter of the jobs locally can be performed remotely. According to a recent survey conducted by “Outdoorsy” shows that 28.9-percent of all wage and salary workers in the Greater Sebring area have remote-friendly jobs. Their statistics show that there are approximately 7400 local employees here, laboring in Continue reading

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