A 73-year-old Sebring woman was killed Monday morning after being struck by a vehicle on U.S. 27 at Hammock Road. Police identified the woman as Miro Edilberta. Investigators say she had reached the middle lane while crossing the highway when she tried to reach the median but was struck by a southbound 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross. The driver was unable to avoid the collision. Southbound lanes were closed for several hours during the investigation.
The City of Sebring is seeking applicants to fill a vacant City Council seat following David Leidel’s resignation as he prepares to move out of state. Applicants must be registered voters who live within Sebring city limits. Interested residents must contact the city clerk’s office at City Hall by 5 p.m. Friday. The council plans to appoint a replacement October 20th, with service beginning November 3rd.
AdventHealth is hosting its second annual Day of Wholeness this Saturday, October 17, from 3 to 6 p.m. Free community events will take place in Avon Park at Ridge Area SDA Church, Lake Placid at AdventHealth’s lawn tent, Sebring at Circle Park, and Wauchula at AdventHealth. The events will offer free health screenings, fresh produce and family-friendly wellness activities. In Avon Park, a mobile food pantry distribution will also begin around 3 p.m. at Hands for Hope.
Registration is open for Christmas in the Heartland, a holiday toy distribution organized by the Highlands County Sheriff’s Office and community partners. Families must register by November 30, with no late applications accepted. Toy distributions are planned for December 19th in Avon Park and Lake Placid, and December 24th in Sebring. Toy donations are also being accepted at local drop-off sites. For details, visit the Highlands County Sheriff’s Office at 400 South Eucalyptus Street in Sebring.