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NEWS 8/3/21 BF BoCC FIRE ASSESSMEENT Highlands County commissioners this morning voted by a 4-1 margin voted to hike the fire assessment on residential, commercial and institutional properties seven present, with provisions to raise them as much as seven percent for each of the next five years. The lone dissenting voted came from Arlene Tuck, Continue reading

Highlands County sheriff’s detectives are in the midst of a death investigation. Reportedly, a body was located yesterday inside a derelict motor home on West Peel Street in Avon Park. The body apparently had been in the motor home for quite some time. Deputies reportedly made the find after being called to a next door Continue reading

It appears people on motorized scooters could be rolling through Avon Park the way they are in Sebring. Dan Andrews of Legacy Bicycles made a presentation to Avon Park city council members to locate a dozen or so of the BIRD scooters around the City of Charm for recreational use as well as for commuters. Continue reading

It won’t be long before school’s back in session, and this is the weekend to save a few bucks on school clothing and supplies. The annual “back to school” sales tax holiday begins Saturday amd runs ten days through August 9. Items like clothing, footwear and backpacks along with school supplies and personal computers under Continue reading

Avon Park city council members last night voted to waive the fees at their community center for the Battle of the Bands, Inc. The action will help clear the way for a public celebration of life for Anna Marie Feeny. The local singer and activist was killed in a car crash this past weekend while Continue reading

Avon Park city council members last night voted to waive the fees at their community center for the Battle of the Bands, Inc. The action will help clear the way for a public celebration of life for Anna Marie Feeny. The local singer and activist was killed in a car crash this past weekend while Continue reading

Local singer and activist Anna Marie Feeny reportedly was killed over the weekend in a traffic crash. According to reports, Feeny was southbound on Highway 27 and lost control of her vehicle near Sebring Lakes Boulevard. The car crossed the median and slammed into a semi tractor-trailer rig. The big rig then left the roadway Continue reading

An early morning crash closed State Road 17 in both directions for several hours between Avon Park and Sebring. Officials say at least two people were transported to area hospitals as a result of the single vehicle rollover. The mishap occurred just before 4:00 near the intersection of State Road 17 and San Miguel Street Continue reading

Highlands County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating a shooting incident. It happened shortly before 10:00 last night at the Veranda Breeze apartment complex off Youth Care Lane and Wightman south of Sebring. The victim was air-flighted out – no word as to their condition. No other details yet are being released as it is an ongoing Continue reading

It will be an important meeting for Highlands County commissioners as they get together in regular session this morning. Among other things, they will be looking at setting a tentative millage rate for the county. Observers say even if the property tax rate is not raised, residents may be paying more – as property values Continue reading