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A major redevelopment project in downtown Sebring is moving forward. The Community Redevelopment Agency will consider an agreement with Marmer Construction for renovations to the former Bank of America building on South Ridgewood Drive. The proposal includes space for the Racing Hall of Fame on the first floor and Marmer’s corporate offices on the second.…

South Florida State College is now accepting applications for the Leadership Highlands Class of 2027 through mid-July. The program gives participants an inside look at the businesses, organizations, and community leaders helping Highlands County grow and thrive. Those interested can learn more and complete a quick application at southflorida.edu/leadership-highlands. Don’t miss the opportunity to connect,…

South Florida State College is getting a boost for adult education. The Dollar General Literacy Foundation has awarded SFSC a $10,000 grant to support literacy programs through its Adult Education Department. The funding will help provide learning materials, educational software, and GED testing assistance for students. SFSC serves more than 1,000 adult learners annually through…

Fire crews responded Tuesday to a brush fire near Ballard Road and State Road 64 on the western edge of Highlands County. In an 8:10 p.m. update, Highlands County Fire Rescue said the blaze had grown to about 75 acres. The Florida Forest Service has established a firebreak around the fire as crews continue working…

Highlands County and Town of Lake Placid officials recently toured Amazon’s local delivery facility, getting an inside look at operations, workforce development programs, and the company’s impact on the local economy. During the visit, Amazon highlighted its Career Choice education program, which helps employees pursue degrees and job training. The company also presented a $10,000…

A 21-month-old child has died after being found unresponsive in a swimming pool at the Ramada Inn in Lake Placid. According to the Highlands County Sheriff’s Office, the toddler was discovered by a relative on May 27 and was airlifted to Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center, where lifesaving efforts were unsuccessful. Authorities have not released…

Sebring Police say multiple people are now facing charges following the chaotic May 23 incident outside Back Alley Bar & Grill that was captured in widely shared social media videos. Police say 20-year-old McKaeyla Hood will face three counts of aggravated battery and two counts of aggravated assault after investigators reviewed surveillance and cellphone footage…

A deadly crash in Lorida Tuesday evening left one person dead and both vehicles engulfed in flames. Florida Highway Patrol says the crash happened around 6:49 p.m. on U.S. 98 near Dougherty Road when a Nissan Frontier crossed into the eastbound lane while attempting to pass traffic and collided with a Dodge Ram. Both trucks…

A 22-year-old Sebring man is facing multiple charges after police say he recorded women inside fitting rooms at a local Goodwill Monday afternoon. Investigators say an off-duty Highlands County detective spotted a cell phone over the changing stall wall and detained Jacob Tyler Adkins until Sebring Police arrived. Authorities say Adkins allegedly recorded multiple victims…

Drivers in the Lake Placid area should prepare for delays starting today as Tower Street officially closes for construction through mid-June. The temporary closure is part of ongoing Florida Department of Transportation improvements along U.S. 27. Detours will be routed through Plaza Avenue, County Road 621, Dal Hall Boulevard, and Interlake Boulevard. Local traffic will…