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The Lake Placid Town Council has approved design updates for the town’s future police station. The building will sit in front of the Government Center and share its parking lot, with public access routed through the government driveway — not directly from U.S. 27. To meet town access rules, the station’s rear will face the…

The City of Sebring has unanimously approved a one-year lease renewal for Highlands Lakeside Theatre’s Education Building—formerly the Museum of the Arts. Located next to the main theater, the building has become a vital hub for arts education and community programs. Theater Manager Vanessa Logsdon highlighted its use for workshops, rehearsals, and private lessons. Looking…

Updates were recently shared by the Highlands County Sheriff’s Office regarding the March 8th murder of 21-year-old Elijah Daley at the Ramada Inn in Lake Placid. Five people have now been arrested in connection to the murder. Authorities say the suspects include the alleged shooter, getaway driver, and three individuals who helped orchestrate a robbery…

A homicide investigation is underway in Lake Placid after 21-year-old Elijah Daley was found dead early Thursday morning at the Ramada Inn on U.S. 27. Highlands County detectives were on scene, gathering evidence from Room 224. Daley’s mother suspects the murder may be linked to the armed theft of his dirt bike the day before.…

A Sebring man is behind bars after a dramatic standoff following a shooting at Dave T’s Burgers. Police say 41-year-old Gene Andrew Phillips fired shots at a man trying to leave the restaurant on May 2nd, then fled the scene in a friend’s SUV. Officers later found him hiding in a nearby home’s attic, where…

A tragic incident occurred late Friday night in Sebring when a southbound CSX train struck and killed 47-year-old Highlands County resident Manuel Antonio Marquez, who was sitting on the tracks. Sebring Police say the train’s conductor and engineer spotted Marquez just north of Helena Avenue and attempted to stop, sounding the horn, but were unable…

The American Legion Post 69 in Avon Park is raising funds to honor veterans with wreaths this holiday season. A chicken dinner fundraiser will be held Saturday, May 17th, starting at 1:00PM. The meals will be $17- the cost of one wreath. Meals include a ½ chicken, potato salad, coleslaw, dessert, and drink — all…

A Highlands County senior citizen has fallen victim to a nationwide scam involving fake FTC agents. The 72-year-old woman was tricked into handing over $15,000 in cash to a man posing as a federal agent. Deputies say 34-year-old Huisheng He, a Chinese national, told the victim she owed money to the FTC and faced false…

Avon Park City Council unanimously approved the $19,799 purchase of an MC4Core Mobile Collection Unit for the Utilities Department this week. Utilities Manager Joseph Sliva explained the new unit would provide backup for the city’s current 10-year-old meter collector and improve efficiency in utility billing. The cost will come from the Capital Improvement fund for…

The Avon Park City Council voted 3-2 to eliminate the long-debated Sunday morning alcohol sales ban, previously restricting sales from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. The change follows public pressure and a shift in stance from Deputy Mayor Jim Barnard. A second reading will be held May 12 at 6 p.m. to finalize the decision.…