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When it comes to low income housing, a recent survey shows that Sebring is in the Top 10. A survey conducted by Construction Coverage shows the greater Sebring area has the sixth lowest income limits for affordable housing among the small metro areas polled in the United States. For a one person unit, only $31,000 Continue reading

Florida Highway Patrol officials say three people were killed yesterday afternoon in a two vehicle accident west of Avon Park. Reportedly, a pickup driven by a Bowling Green man, went left of center on State Road 64. His truck collided head-on with another pickup, towing a trailer, driven by a Wauchulla man. Both drivers and Continue reading

Florida Highway Patrol officials finally are releasing some information about that fatal traffic crash early yesterday near the Gator Shack restaurant. According to reports, an unknown person was driving a car west on US Highway 98 and failed to negotiate a curve. The sedan went off the road, hit a tree and caught fire. The Continue reading

Highway 98 east of Arbuckle Creek was closed in both directions for several hours this morning following a fatal car crash there. Florida Highway Patrol officials have refused to release any details about the mishap. It is known the accident occurred near the Gator Shack restaurant around 2:00 this morning. Witnesses report it appears to Continue reading

A blaze at a residence on Century Blvd kept Firefighters in the Avon Park area busy during the early morning hours. The call came in shortly before 1:30 this morning. Units from West Sebring and the city of Avon Park responded to the blaze. Reportedly, the manufactured home was fully involved when they arrived at Continue reading

A candle left unattended is being blamed for a fire in Lake Placid that caused around $10,000 damage. Units from Placid Lakes and Highlands Park were called to the house on Martinique Avenue NE. Authorities say one room was involved when units arrived at the scene – but it quickly was knocked down. There was Continue reading

Tropical Storm Elsa is on her way out. The bulk of the big storm passed by in the Gulf overnight. So far, officials say there have been no reports of any wind damage or flooding although there has been a LOT of rain. Highlands County Road & Bridge staff will continue to hand out sandbags Continue reading

Tropical Storm Elsa is coming ashore at the Florida Keys. The storm system’s top winds have been clocked at about 60 mph, and a hurricane watch is in effect for parts of Florida’s Gulf coast. Locally we have been forecast for a couple of inches of rain and possibly some wind events. Highlands County officials Continue reading

A weekend-full of pyrotechnics and more begins tonight -celebrating America’s 1776 Declaration of Independence from Great Brittan. Sun ‘N Lake will kick things off with activities, a food truck rally and fireworks. That will commence this evening at 7:00 in and around the community center. Avon Park will have their display over Lake Verona tomorrow Continue reading

A Fort Meyers man was seriously injured yesterday in a Lake Placid traffic accident. According to reports, the unidentified 50-year-old driver was in a sport utility vehicle and attempted to cross railroad tracks near the intersection of Harris Drive and Sunset Terrace. The SUV was hit broadside by a southbound freight and pushed for a Continue reading