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A water main break in Lake Placid’s Tomoka Heights area has prompted a boil water notice. The town says water service may be interrupted or temporarily discolored while repairs are underway. Residents should boil tap water for at least one minute before drinking, cooking, brushing teeth or making ice. Officials say updates will be provided…

A Sebring man is facing multiple felony drug charges after a traffic stop in Winter Haven. Police say they stopped a car after it repeatedly drifted out of its lane, then found more than 77 grams of cannabis, a digital scale and pills that tested positive for MDMA. Twenty-two-year-old Quan Shuler of Sebring allegedly claimed…

A 35-year-old Avon Park man is facing multiple charges after deputies say he fled from a traffic stop Wednesday and hid inside an area home. The Highlands County Sheriff’s Office says James Qwantarious Terrell was arrested September 16th after deputies found him hanging through the ceiling of a bathroom. Investigators say a search of the…

The trial of TJ Wiggins is moving forward in Polk County over the 2020 Frostproof killings of three men. On the second day of testimony, a medical examiner detailed the victims’ fatal injuries, while prosecutors showed surveillance video from businesses visited by Wiggins and the victims that night. Investigators also described evidence that helped lead…

Sebring International Raceway has announced the first 15 drivers named to its “Class of 75,” honoring the greatest drivers in the history of the Twelve Hours of Sebring, with the group including racing legends Mario Andretti, Phil Hill, Hans Stuck and Nick Tandy. The list was selected by a panel of 10 sports-car racing experts,…

A Highlands County nonprofit formerly known as Hands for Homeless is celebrating its new name — Hands for Hope. The organization says the new name better reflects its expanded mission of helping anyone in need, not just those experiencing homelessness. The organization now provides food, showers, hygiene items, clothing and housing assistance. Hands for Hope…

A Highlands County man involved in the case surrounding a deadly 2025 rollover crash has been arrested again — this time over alleged threats sent by cellphone. Deputies say Gabriel Monroe Kennedy showed up at an ex-girlfriend’s Sebring home, refused to leave at first, then allegedly returned minutes later, prompting her to run to a…

RCMA will celebrate the grand opening of its new Avon Park Child Development Center with a ribbon cutting Friday morning, September 18th, at 10:30, at 1400 Williams Gray Court. The event will include tours, remarks from community leaders and a dedication to the late Al Hinson Senior. The center will provide early childhood education for…

Highlands County will mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks with several remembrance events Friday and Saturday. Friday includes a flag display in Avon Park, a flag wave at Fairmont Square from 9 to 11, and a public discussion at the Military Sea Services Museum at 1PM. The annual 9/11 Memorial Ceremony will…

A deadly head-on collision involving two vehicles brought northbound U.S. 27 in South Sebring to a standstill Tuesday night. The crash happened near Tauchens Road, forcing all northbound lanes closed as emergency crews worked the scene. A medical helicopter responded and airlifted one victim from the crash. Florida Highway Patrol confirmed a fatality. Jury selection…