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Officials of the Highlands County school system say it was a busy but uneventful start to the 2021-22 school year. They say there were lots of students showing up at the facilities across the county to resume classes – but there were no major incidents to report. Motorists are urged to be on the lookout Continue reading

One person was killed, two people were seriously injured and the southbound lanes of Highway 27 were closed for a time yesterday afternoon when two cars collided in the area of Lake Damon Road. Reportedly a compact sedan was attempting to cross Highway 27 and was hit broadside by a Sport Utility vehicle. The driver Continue reading

If you had been planning on an open house at your child’s school here in Highlands County today – think again. Due to the coronavirus situation – face-to-face open houses have been cancelled unless you have a student who never has been in a Highlands County school, a student who is moving to a new Continue reading

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, who wanted to leave things the Continue reading

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