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There’s still help available if you’re among those not fully put back together after Hurricane Irma’s 2017 appearance. Highlands County was one of twelve counties in the state that hadn’t yet fully recovered from the storm as of earlier this year, and a mobile Rebuild Florida office is set up this week in Avon Park Continue reading

Today is the national Day of Mourning for former President George H.W. Bush. The observance was declared by President Trump – and some governmental services may not be available. For instance, there will be no mail delivery today and Small Business Administration Recovery Centers will be shut down. It may be advisable to check with Continue reading

Highlands county Sheriff’s officials say they are looking for a couple of suspects in connection with that Sunday evening shooting in Avon Park. Wanted in connection with the case are 18-year-old Daniel Luis Galarza and 16-year-old Sebastian Martinez. Both are wanted on numerous counts including attempted murder and robbery. Both are from Avon Park and Continue reading

Highlands County Sheriff’s deputies are looking into a shooting incident in Avon Park. Reportedly, it occurred shortly after 5:00 last night at a home on Marble Avenue in the City of Charm. Two people were taken to the hospital as a result of the incident – no names or conditions have been released. Highlands County Continue reading

The props arrive today at the Alan Jay Pistons & Props event being held at the Sebring International Raceway. Nearly a dozen vintage aircraft are slated to taxi down the back straightaway, then will be put on display in the Paddock as part of the four-day event at the track. Racing will continue today with Continue reading

Competitors practiced yesterday and qualifying will start today in all classes at this year’s edition of the Sebring Classic 12 Hours presented by the Alan Jay Automotive Network. It’s the third go-round for the event which draws classic race cars and vintage aircraft from all over to the historic track. In addition to the qualifying Continue reading

Avon Park city council members took care of a number of personnel issues when they got together last night. Their meeting marked the return of Gerald Buhr as the city attorney. He has taken the job on a contract basis. Members of the Avon Park firefighters union assured the city their department can run fine Continue reading

It rained on their parade last night in Avon Park. Officials of the Avon Park Chamber of Commerce say the processional was about half-way started when the skies opened up. Although the parade officially was called due to rain and lightning conditions, the weather later eased and the last part of the parade was allowed Continue reading

The City of Charm will officially kick off the Christmas season tonight with the annual Avon Park Christmas Parade. It’s the first processional of the year, and officials say it will be bigger and better than last year. Some 70 units, including marching bands, dance troupes, antique cars, floats and more are expected to wend Continue reading

Black Friday is here – and that’s a red-letter day for retailers, signalling the beginning of the seasonal retail rush and the transition to black INK on store ledgers for the year. The big box stores started early again this year, with Wally World door busters laid out for sale as early as 6pm, and Continue reading