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NEWS 2/2/22 BF AIR FORCE RANGE You may be seeing – and hearing – more air traffic around the area today. Officials from the Avon Park Bombing Range say they will have exercises running for the balance of the week The training is slated to commence in the mid-morning and run until late into the Continue reading

There’s been quite a bit of action around Highlands Regional Medical Center this morning. First, traffic was snarled due to a three-vehicle crash at the intersection of Highway 27 and the Sebring Parkway shortly before 6am. About 10:00 this morning, Sebring firefighters were called out to a structure fire in that area. Authorities still are Continue reading

It’s been the coldest weather of the year over the past couple of days here – with the mercury dipping into the mid-20’s in some area locations. Highlands County officials opened up a shelter Saturday and Sunday evenings for those who might not have a warm place to stay. They say one person took advantage Continue reading

Today is the government observance of the birth of Civil Rights Leader Dr. Martin Luther King jr. There will be no school today, so motorists are urged to watch out for youngsters who may be on the streets during non school hours. There’s also slated to be a Martin Luther King Day Parade in Sebring. Continue reading

Officials at the Sebring International Raceway are getting ready for the 2022 edition of the 12 Hours by announcing this year’s inductees into the Sebring Hall of Fame. Included in this year’s roster will be two time Sebring 12 Hour winners, drivers Jackie Ickx, Andy Wallace, and Stefan Johaansson as well as driver/commentator David Hobbs. Continue reading

Highlands County Emergency Management is opening a cold weather shelter from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. both Saturday and Sunday at the Bert J. Harris Jr. Agricultural Center, south of Sebring at the corner of George Blvd and Highway 27. We’re looking at some of the coldest weather of the season Saturday and Sunday nights Continue reading

It appears we’ve been under the microscope and didn’t even know it. According to reports, The National Center for Health Statistics in conjunction with the US Department of Health & Human Services have been using Highlands County as a site to generate test data on the health conditions and concerns of local residents. Apparently, they Continue reading

Highlands County Sheriff’s detectives reportedly are investigating a shooting that took place in The Palms at Lake Tulane apartment complex early Sunday morning. Lawmen called to the scene found a 30-year-old man who had been shot multiple times. He was transported to a local hospital by EMS for treatment of his injuries. Authorities are asking Continue reading

There is a frost advisory in effect for a nine county area of central Florida – that includes Highlands, Hardee, Desoto and Polk counties. In addition, there’s patch fog reported throughout the area – some of it is dense. Driving may be hazardous. Authorities caution drivers to use caution, and residents to watch out for Continue reading

A new report from "Smartest Dollar" show that an estimated 7.9 percent of workers in the Sebring metro area are in the categories for the highest stressed jobs. That’s more than the national average of 7.6 percent of employees in high-stress positions. No surprise, local workers in those high-stress position s earn below the national Continue reading