A revised apartment proposal is moving forward for a property on State Road 17 North in Sebring. After residents raised traffic concerns about a proposed 30-unit complex, the City Council denied the original land-use and zoning changes. Developers are now proposing a 16-unit, two-story building. The project is scheduled to go before the Planning and Zoning Board on November 10th.
The Highlands County Sheriff’s Office Explorers Post 2247 will hold its annual kettle corn fundraiser Saturday, November 14th, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at South State Bank, 2600 U.S. 27 North in Sebring, across from Aldi. Bags of fresh kettle corn will sell for eight dollars, cash only. Pre-orders are also available at the Sheriff’s Office front desk at 400 South Eucalyptus Street in Sebring.
With Veterans Day approaching next month, Highlands County officials are reminding veterans and their families that free help with VA benefits is available. The county’s Veteran Services Office can assist with benefit questions, claims and appeals. Staffed by fellow veterans, the office is located on South George Boulevard in Sebring. Call 863-402-6623 for assistance.
Polk County deputies say a Dundee woman with multiple felony warrants tried to disappear when they showed up at her home Monday. Her mother allegedly claimed her daughter was nowhere around, but deputies found 44-year-old Cassie Crews hiding behind cardboard boxes in a bedroom. Both women were arrested and charged with resisting without violence. Turns out, Mom’s cover story didn’t quite hold up!