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There will be planned water outages in Lake Placid next week as the town replaces the old water main along Interlake Blvd. Aging valves will also be replaced. Most of the work is scheduled to be done at night to help minimize disruptions to businesses, schools, and residences. A major outage is planned for overnight Continue reading

A former Sebring High School Cross County Coach is behind bars. Jayson Allan Bass of Sebring was arrested Friday, August 23rd by deputies of the Highlands County Sheriff’s Office. He is charged with three counts of lewd and lascivious behavior, molesting a child under 12, and obstructing justice, tampering in felony life capitol proceeding. The Continue reading

The Sebring Police Department says they’re investigating two hit-and-run incidents – one involving a County ambulance – Monday afternoon. The Fire Rescue unit was transporting a patient with lights and sirens on Highway 27 about 4:30 – a red Dodge pickup truck crossed into the ambulance’s lane and sideswiped the vehicle, then turned on Bayview Continue reading

Closing statements were heard in the Virgil Lee West murder and attempted murder trial yesterday morning. West is charged with the murder of his former friend Shawn Zeigler and attempted first degree murder of Carrie Leaphart, tampering with evidence, and shooting into a conveyance. Jurors were read their instructions by presiding Judge Peter Estrada and Continue reading

A proposed housing project on Sparta Road will not come to fruition. The housing project was slated to have several facilities aiming to serve military veterans, aptly named Hero’s Village at Sebring. According to the City of Sebring, the Pensacola based Veteran’s Builder group that sought to complete the project never closed on the 365-acre Continue reading

The long-awaited trial for Virgil Lee West began Wednesday in Highlands County. West is charged with first degree murder, attempted first degree murder, shooting into a vehicle and tampering with evidence from an incident that occurred in Lorida on July 14th, 2015. Prosecutors say West was the shooter and his actions resulted in the death Continue reading

Improvements may be on the horizon for Arbuckle Creek Bridge in Sebring. On August 20th, County Commissioners voted to approve funding for a structural analysis of the aging bridge built in 1965. The bridge has caused trucks and trailers to bounce when travelling at high speeds. Project manager Richard Oujevolk told commissioners that there several Continue reading

With less than a 26% voter turnout in Highlands County yesterday, the unofficial election results are in. Sheriff Paul Blackman had an overwhelming lead over his opposition John Singha garnering 83.47% of votes and will be re-elected for a 3rd term as Highlands County Sheriff. Incumbent Brenda Longshore seems to have clinched another term as Continue reading

The Highlands County Supervisor of Elections will have polls open today from 7:00AM-7:00PM, at 25 precints in the county. Registered Voters are encouraged to check their voter registration card to vote at the precint assigned to them. Precint information can also be found online at VoteHighlands.gov or by visitng the Supervisor of Elections Office at Continue reading

A health alert has been issued for the presence of blue-green algae in Lake Glenada at the boat ramp in Avon Park. The alert was issued due to a water sample taken on August 13th. The public is advised to use caution and avoid exposure in and around Lake Glenada. This alert is the fifth Continue reading