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It was a successful kickoff to this year’s Thanksgiving in the Highlands yesterday. Members of the Highlands Radio Group took in more than $500 in cash and checks, as well as a van-load of cans and non-perishable foodstuffs. All the proceeds will go to the New Testament Church & Mission for their activities during the Continue reading

The holiday season is here, and that means it’s time for Thanksgiving in the Highlands. The Highlands Radio Group has been conducting the drive for cash and non-perishable goods for better than a quarter century. The effort goes to underwrite the services of the New Testament Church & Mission. Today’s kickoff event is going on Continue reading

The polls are open in Avon Park for their municipal election and so far, turnout has been light. On the ballot there is the mayor’s seat – currently held by Garrett Anderson. He’s been challenged by Aljoe Hinson. Also up is the council seat now held by Deputy Mayor Jim Barnard. Former councilman Terry Heston Continue reading

Early voter turnout has been light in the Avon Park municipal election. Officials of the Highlands County Supervisor of elections office say they have had 277 mail-in ballots and another 156 early ballots cast – which is a total of 8.74 percent of the city’s 4,956 active registered voters. Tomorrow will be election day in Continue reading

Voting began today in the Avon Park municipal election. The early balloting will be today and tomorrow in the city council chambers on Pine Street in the City of Charm. Up are the mayor’s seat currently held by Garrett Anderson. He is being challenged by Aljoe Hinson. The council seat held by Deputy Mayor Jim Continue reading

Voting began today in the Avon Park municipal election. The early balloting will be today and tomorrow in the city council chambers on Pine Street in the City of Charm. Up are the mayor’s seat currently held by Garrett Anderson. He is being challenged by Aljoe Hinson. The council seat held by Deputy Mayor Jim Continue reading

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