A teacher at Colleen Bevis Elementary School said she has found a great way to keep her students interested in learning the tougher subjects like math and life science. ...more

February 27, 2009

Don't create a school calendar for 2009-10 just yet. ...more

November 19, 2008

OKEECHOBEE — It took a little longer for the Sebring All-Stars' offense to show up against Avon Park in Sunday's third round of the Dixie 13-year-old boys District 8 tournament at Okeechobee Sports Complex. But it was better late then never, as Mark Greenauer's homer and Justin Long's two-run single gave Sebring a come-from-behind 5-3 win over Avon Park. "We're really struggling with the bats right now," said Sebring coach Cesar Martinez. "But we hung in there and got just enough offense to pull out the win. ...more

June 30, 2008

Ten Guardian ad Litem volunteers were recently honored at the organization's annual recognition banquet. ...more

June 11, 2008

AVON PARK — Raymond Aguilar walked to the mound with a noticeable limp. ...more

June 5, 2008

AVON PARK — Spotting your opponent five runs is never a wise decision, but Travis Crosson Tree Service likes to live dangerously. The Avon Park team rallied from a deep hole to beat Wells Roofing, Inc. 13-5 during the opening day of the Avon Park Dixie Boys (ages 13-14) Invitational Tournament on Saturday at Durrah Martin Sports Recreational Complex. ...more

June 1, 2008

AVON PARK — A move up in talent and experience may spook some kids, but to Stephen Flowers, it's still just baseball. Flowers went 2 for 2 with a walk and two RBI, while Colton Brock and Lane Crosson combined to hurl a no-hitter to lead Travis Crosson Tree Service to a 11-2 five-inning win over Zeno's Pizza in Dixie Boys (ages 13-14) at Durrah Martin Recreational Complex on Monday. ...more

May 6, 2008

SEBRING--The details of an internal investigation by the Highlands County Sheriff's Office regarding a detention center deputy leaving two male inmates unattended in a female housing area were released Monday. ...more

January 7, 2008