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There was a shooting overnight in the Highway Park community, south of Lake Placid. Highlands County Sheriff’s officials say they still are unraveling exactly what happened. It apparently occured about 2:30 this morning on E.A. Smith Avenue. Reportedly two people suffered what were described as non-life threatening injuries. Authorities say the investigation is continuing. Those…

NEWS 3/29/24 BF HCSO BODY CAM After a successful month long pilot program, Highlands County Sheriff’s officials say they now have started body cam use for deputies and corrections officers across the department. Beginning in February, a number of patrol and detention deputies as well as a number of school resource officers. tested the Axon…

Avon Park city council members have said “thanks but no thanks” to a Duke Energy proposal to install a couple of chargers for electric vehicles in The City of Charm. Both Avon Park City Manager Mark Schrader and city attorney Gerald Buhr referred to the offer as a “one-sided agreement,” noting it already had been…

It’s going to be a while longer for developer Emilio Garabladi. He’s pushing Avon Park city council members to put in a “parkette” where the Wilde Building once stood. Council agreed to let the current request for proposal – which calls for the construction of a new building at the Main Street site – to…

It was announced last night at the Avon Park city council meeting that a conflict of interest complaint has been filed against Mayor Garrett Anderson with the Florida Ethics Commission. Anderson said he had been notified that Steven Madre, of “Fitness 4 You” had filed the action, in connection with a complex purchase of the…

It will be double duty for the Avon Park city council tonight. At 5:00 they will sit as the city’s Community Redevelopment Agency Board. Among other things, they will learn about the progress of municipal pickleball courts, the development of a splash pad at Donaldson Park, and the leasing of an office for CRA Cordinator…

Newest Breakfast, Lunch & Fun Venue in Sebring! Check out the marquee for upcoming events! The post All American Grill appeared first on Taste Of The Heartland.

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REAL New York-Style Pizza cooked by a 40-year Pro; Eat In, Take Out, or Delivery up to FIFTEEN MILES! Tuesday through Saturday, on Highway 27 South Sebring, across from Alan Jay Fleet Sales Canter (the former Auto Ranch) The post Original Vincent’s New York Style Pizza Shop appeared first on Taste Of The Heartland.

Whether it’s breakfast, lunch, dinner or just fabulous desserts, Dimitri’s is your hometown restaurant that serves up some of the area’s most scrumptious food! The post Dimitri’s Restaurant Bar & Grill appeared first on Taste Of The Heartland.