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Two “super speeders” learned the hard way that Highlands County roads aren’t racetracks. Deputies say one woman was caught flying down U.S. 27 in a minivan at 102 miles per hour — with her teenage daughter in the passenger seat! She got a criminal citation and a date with the judge instead of a trip…

After months of investigation into the Brickell Building sale, the Avon Park City Council voted 3–0 to send a 73-page report to Governor Ron DeSantis — a move that could lead to the suspension of Mayor Garrett Anderson and his sister, Councilwoman Brittany McGuire, for alleged abuse of power. The report, which has already been…

More local Ford dealerships have given back to the community in a big way! As part of Ford Motor Company’s global “Fill a Ford — Help Impact Lives” campaign, employees across Highlands and Hardee Counties rolled up their sleeves to help fight hunger. Alan Jay Ford of Sebring collected 720 pounds of nonperishable food, and…

A tragic crash in Sebring Monday afternoon claimed the life of a 44-year-old local man. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the man was driving a truck westbound on State Road 66 around 1:48 p.m. when a car driven by a 62-year-old Sebring woman attempted a left turn onto Sparta Road, entering his path. The…

The American Legion Post 69 in Avon Park is inviting the community to come together for a Wreaths Across America fundraiser on Saturday, October 18th, from 1 to 3 p.m. For just $17, guests can enjoy a roast beef dinner while helping fund wreaths to honor local veterans at Lakeview Memorial Gardens. The event will…

Highlands County is stepping into the spotlight in an upcoming episode of “Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid” — a nationally aired Public Television program. The segment, filmed in September, showcases the county as the true heart of Florida, where modern living meets old-Florida charm. Viewers will see how the area blends business opportunity, natural beauty, and…

The Sebring Fire Department hosted Florida CFO and State Fire Marshal Blaise Ingoglia yesterday at Station 14, along with state legislators, fire chiefs, and firefighters from across Florida. During the visit, Sebring was awarded $1.5 million toward a new 2026 Pierce Tower Ladder and an additional $7,497 through the Cancer Decontamination Grant Program. That grant…

Tragedy struck in Sebring last night after a motorcycle accident near US Highway 27 South and Sparta Road. Sebring Police confirmed the crash was fatal, and the rider did not survive. The accident shut down all three southbound lanes of US 27 for several hours while investigators worked the scene. Drivers were urged to avoid…

Plans for a new firehouse in Lake Placid have been delayed due to title issues with the land purchase. County commissioners approved a contract back in April to buy seven acres along U.S. 27 North for nearly $800,000, with the site intended for a new firehouse and EMS station. County Attorney Sherry Sutphen says the…

Deputies say a stolen ATV led to shocking discoveries and a long list of felony charges in Avon Park. Sergio Miguel Rivas, a Frostproof man, allegedly stole the Kubota ATV and a trail camera, then tried to cover his tracks and tell witnesses not to talk. Authorities found him in an orange shirt matching witness…