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Two people died in a wreck just past 1:30 Saturday afternoon on Highway 70 south of Lake Placid. The accident report says 72 years old Francisco Cordoba of Lake Placid was driving a Freightliner semi truck and trailer westbound east of Robert McGree Road when a Toyota pickup with a couple from Boynton Beach coming Continue reading

There’s a new name on the Highlands County convention center. It now will be known as “The Alan Jay Arena.” The popular local car magnate purchased the naming rights earlier this year – and temporary signage now is in place. The facility, at the Highlands County fairgrounds, has housed events from concerts to graduation ceremonies Continue reading

Sebring police now say they are investigating another shooting in the City on the Circle. This one happened yesterday at the Citrus Terrace apartment complex. No names or other details have yet been released. Tuesday night, a man was found shot at the intersection of Dr. Martin Luther King jr. Blvd and Lemon Street. He Continue reading

While Highlands County Sheriff’s officials continue to investigate a pair of weekend homicides, Sebring police say they had a shooting incident overnight. It happened around 11PM near the intersection of Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd and Lemon Street. Because of weather conditions, the victim had to be taken by ambulance to a hospital. No names Continue reading

Highlands County Sheriff’s officials have released the name of of a second body found this weekend. It is said to be that of Taylor Jeral Morgan of Lake Placid. The 18-year-old Morgan was last seen in Sebring on June 18. The remains of Morgan and Janquill Terrell Williams were found in separate areas between Sebring Continue reading

Highlands County Sheriff’s officials say it will be a while before the second of two homicide victims is positively identified. The bodies of two men were found Saturday about nine miles apart. The first was discovered Saturday morning in an orange grove in a rural area between Avon Park and Sebring. That one has been Continue reading

It’s that time again, when USA Today begins to compile their “10 Best” lists, and the Sebring International Raceway is looking for your help. The last time around they were voted the 4th best motorsports race in the world. They are looking to better that mark. Members of the Sebring Nation are being urged to Continue reading

An accident south of Lake Placid has sent at least one person to the hospital. The mishap occurred last night about 10:30 on State Road 70 East. Florida Highway Patrol officials have released no names or other details. Quick work by Highlands County firefighters reportedly contained a fire in the Fairmount Mobile Estates. Units from Continue reading

A Sebring icon has passed away. Chamber of Commerce officials have announced the death of Thelma Pyle. For nearly half a century Pyle was synonomous with the chamber as an employee and volunteer. She also served for nearly a decade on the Sebring city council. A social media post has indicated that Highlands County Animal Continue reading

A new community bank is in the works for Highlands County. Reportedly John Shoop has left Center State Bank with an eye toward creating a new local financial institution. Shoop said a number of his management team has come with him to put together the “First Southern Bank.” The institution currently is under review by Continue reading