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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 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

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

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

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

Avon Park had a great Christmas Parade last night, thousands of people turned out to view dozens of units making their way down the Mile Long Mall. Experienced parade goers say it might have been the biggest crowd ever for the City of Charm as they kicked off the Christmas Season here in Highlands County. Continue reading

Christmas officially arrives in Highlands County this evening with the Avon Park Christmas Parade. This year, the annual processional will be preceded with the lighting of the Avon Park Gazebo in the middle of the Mile Long Mall. That is set for 6:30, with the parade to kick off at 7pm. Avon Park Chamber of Continue reading

Details are sketchy, but there was an accident on Highway 27 near Golfview last night shortly after eight. One victim was transported to an area hospital by County EMS crews … public reports described a single-car rollover with quite a bit of effort required to get the driver out of the vehicle. The Black Friday Continue reading

It’s that time of year again. Christmas Parade season begins Monday at 7pm with the annual Avon Park Christmas Parade down Main Street in downtown Avon Park. Sebring’s parade follows the next Friday, December 3, and the Sebring Boat Parade on Lake Jackson the following Saturday, December 11, the same date as the Lake Placid Continue reading

Tomorrow’s Thanksgiving Day, and Volunteers from Faith Lutheran Church and the Salvation Army of Highlands County will be working together this Thanksgiving to feed many residents of Highlands County with free meals for both pickup and delivery. Drivers will deliver meals on Thanksgiving Day to residents all over Highlands County, while other residents can pick Continue reading