Drivers in downtown Sebring should expect road closures Saturday, November 14th, for the Chamber of Commerce’s Gobble Wobble event. Beginning at 9 a.m., several streets around Circle Park, including Ridgewood Drive, Commerce Avenue and Center Avenue, will close between Wall Street and Circle Park Drive. Detours will be in place for northbound and southbound traffic. All roads are expected to reopen by 7 p.m. Motorists should plan ahead and use alternate routes.
NU-HOPE Elder Care Services is inviting the community to participate in its fifth annual Tree of Hope for Seniors, helping bring holiday cheer to older adults with limited resources or social connections. Community members can select a senior’s wish-list ornament at NU-HOPE’s Sebring office on Office Park Road, then purchase a gift valued up to $50. Gifts must be unwrapped, labeled and returned by December 4th. NU-HOPE will coordinate delivery before Christmas. For details, call 863-382-2134.
A twin-engine plane crashed in a field near Arcadia Wednesday after reportedly losing power. Two people were on board when the pilot attempted an emergency landing near County Roads 760A and 763. The pilot suffered serious injuries and was flown to Sarasota Memorial Hospital, while the second passenger was taken to a Charlotte County hospital. The FAA is investigating the cause.
The Florida Highway Patrol is collecting food donations through November 30th as part of its annual “Stuff the Charger” food drive. Donations of canned goods, rice, stuffing and other non-perishable items can be dropped off at any FHP station statewide. The effort helps provide holiday meals and essential food to Florida families in need.