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A proposed 2,100-unit housing community near Bonnet Lake is drawing heavy pushback from nearby residents. Developer Alico Inc. has applied to rezone about 600 acres from agricultural to residential, planning a mix of site-built and mobile homes along more than half a mile of lakefront. Neighbors say the project could add thousands of new residents,…

A 76-year-old Sebring man was killed in a single-vehicle crash Sunday morning in Highlands County. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the man was driving north on County Road 721 near U.S. 98 when he failed to stop at the intersection, veered onto the grass shoulder, went airborne, and collided with a tree. Troopers say…

A Highlands County judge has ruled in one of the ongoing lawsuits surrounding the historic Kenilworth Lodge, which has sat closed for a decade. Judge Peter Estrada granted a dismissal motion filed by Robert Mueller and Kenilworth Properties, while denying the remaining motions as no longer applicable. The case stems from a complaint by Mark…

South Florida State College is celebrating “100 Years at the 100 Building” this Saturday, October 18th, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the SFSC Lake Placid Center. The free, family-friendly event honors a century of learning at the historic 100 Building — once the original Lake Placid School. Visitors can enjoy tours, historical exhibits,…

Highlands County school officials are reassuring families after a hoax bomb threat email circulated to multiple school districts across Florida yesterday. The School Board of Highlands County says the message matched other non-credible threats sent statewide and was not specific to Highlands County. Officials immediately notified the Highlands County Sheriff’s Office, which confirmed there was…

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…