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Local News 12-17-21

Christmas lights are in full array all over the region this weekend, from the Sebring Downtown Circle to neighborhoods and subdivisions around the area, many of whom have contests for the best displays. Circle Park will be lit with the Carousel of Lights and Santa on board, along with games and activities. The Circle Theatre Continue reading

News Update for 12/16/21

Apparently, as predicted, there has been a “V-shaped” economic recovery from the coronavirus epidemic. A new report issued by “Self Financial” shows that unemployment in the Sebring-Avon Park metro area has mirrored the national average when it comes to year-over-year percentage increase in 2021. During the recovery period, the Sebring-Avon Park metropolitan area has experienced Continue reading

News Update for 12/14/21

Following the loss of their special magistrate, the Avon Park city council now will hear code enforcement hearings. The magistrate resigned his post with the City of Charm to take a similar position in St. Pete Beach. The council heard two cases last night, fining resident Herbert Kelley $3900 for an East Simms Street property Continue reading

News Update for 12/13/21

A 34-year-old Avon Park resident reportedly died last night when he was hit by a car. Florida Highway Patrol reports say the man apparently was kneeling in the outside lane of Highway 27 near Lake Byrd Road, when he was hit by a southbound sport utility vehicle, driven by a 72-year-old man from Sebastopol, California. Continue reading

Local News 12-10-21

This weekend’s a two-for-one finale to the County’s Christmas Parade Season. The Lake Placid Downtown Christmas Parade runs tomorrow night around downtown Lake Placid. They expect a good 75 floats, marching units and commercial entries there starting around 7pm on Dal Hall Boulevard, down North Main and back down Interlake Boulevard. Sebring, at the same Continue reading

News Update for 12/7/21

NEWS 12/7/21 BF FOG It’s foggy again this morning – in fact, it’s worse than yesterday. Officials at the Highlands County Schools Transportation Department say they have grounded the buses until visibility improves – there’s no word on when that might be. Motorists are urged to slow down, use caution and their low beam headlights. Continue reading

News Update for 12/6/21

NEWS 12/6/21 BF FOG ADVISORY You might want to leave for work a bit early this morning. A dense fog advisory is in effect for six counties including Highlands, Hardee, Polk, Desoto all the way down to Charlotte and Lee counties. Motorists are advised to slow down, use their low beam headlights and exercise caution Continue reading

Local News Headlines 12-3-21

There was a shooting last night around midnight in Sun N Lake off Granada Boulevard near the rear entrance to the District. Nobody hit by gunfire, but Sherriff’s deputies arrested a 44-year old white male on a collection of charges including attempted murder and kidnapping – names and specifics will come out when he’s arraigned Continue reading

News Update for 12/2/21

Things are heating up at the Sebring International Raceway as qualifying sessions get under way today for all competitors in the Alan Jay Piston’s & Props event. In addition to members of Historic Sports Car Racing vying for the top spots on the grid, three races also are planned. Fans can see the BRM V Continue reading

News Update for 12/1/21

Two Florida Black bears have been killed and a Sebring man has been arrested in an incident at Sun ‘N Lake. Florida Fish & Wildlife commission reports indicate 43-year-old John Falango has been charged with 16 different counts in connection with the case – including unlawful taking of a bear during closed season. Highlands County Continue reading