A fatal crash on U.S. 27 at Twitty Road in Sebring claimed the life of a local woman Monday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash shut down northbound lanes, with traffic diverted onto County Road 17. Shelley Glisson was a wife and mother of seven. A community fundraiser has been launched to help her family with living expenses as they cope with this devastating loss. Donations can be made through GoFundMe to support the family.
Highlands County schools and South Florida State College are closed today, Tuesday, November third, due to heavy rainfall, impassable roads and bridges, and power outages. The closure also includes Highlands Virtual School. Crews are assessing bus routes and coordinating with emergency officials to determine when travel is safe. South Florida State College says a decision on Wednesday’s operations is expected this afternoon.
The Highlands County Supervisor of Elections has relocated Precinct 20 voting in Spring Lake due to flooding and a power outage. Under Governor Ron DeSantis’ emergency order, registered voters must go to the Penny Ogg Operations Center at 4504 Kenilworth Boulevard in Sebring to cast their ballots in today’s general election. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
This Veterans Day, community members are encouraged to visit the Florida Medal of Honor Memorial in downtown Sebring, at the intersection of Commerce and South Eucalyptus streets. The memorial honors Florida’s 24 Medal of Honor recipients and their extraordinary acts of bravery. The site will be open from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Wednesday, November 11th, offering an opportunity to reflect on the sacrifices made to protect our freedom.