Well done Tanglewood! This year's total of $55,000 raised is amazing. On behalf of the "Tanglewood Ride for the Cure" thanks is extended to the many volunteers who made this a success. As well, a special thank you is extended to Sweetbay, Winn-Dixie and Publix for their contributions; the ride raised $1,400. ...more

February 25, 2009

A Lorida man was free Monday on $3,000 bond after being arrested and charged with the fraudulent use of an 88-year-old woman's debit card that drained her account of more than $6,000, authorities said. ...more

February 24, 2009

A special thank you to the following businesses who helped make the Florida Hospital Volunteers 2009 Tent Sale in Lake Placid a great success: U-Lock-It Storage, CVS Pharmacy, Walgreen Drug Store, Tower Restaurant, Happiness Farms, D and D Nails, Heron's Garden, Kelley's Florist, Chef Buddy's Deli, Domino's Pizza, Wauchula State Bank, Winn-Dixie, Publix and Sweetbay. Your support of our Lake Placid community is greatly appreciated. ...more

February 13, 2009

An Avon Park man was arrested over the weekend in connection with five robberies that occurred in both Highlands and Polk counties. ...more

February 9, 2009

The Avon Park Police Department is investigating two separate business robberies that occurred within the past week. ...more

February 7, 2009

The Avon Park Police Department is investigating two separate business robberies that occurred within the past week. ...more

February 6, 2009

The Florida Strawberry Festival will offer free gate admission March 4 for active and retired members of the military. ...more

February 3, 2009

Publix Super Markets will hit a major milestone next month by opening its 1,000th store. ...more

January 20, 2009

A city document obtained on Friday states that city officials have met as a workgroup to discuss its parking ordinance as it relates to a proposed Sam's Club in the Sebring Square Shopping Center, where the old Scotty's used to be. ...more

January 18, 2009

The soldiers of the 3/116 FA (MLRS) Bravo Battery Florida Army National Guard unit in Avon Park along with their Family Readiness Group and the Touched By Angels group would like to say thank you to all who contributed to our Christmas party this year. Rotary Club of Highlands, Alan Jay, Ladies Auxiliary of Avon Park, Post 9853, Bob Evans, Beef O'Brady's, Panera Bread, Florida Hospital Heartland, Winn-Dixie, Chili's, Roadhouse Grill, Sonny's BBQ, Village Inn, American Legion Post 69, Sons of the American Legion Squadron Post 69, Ruby Tuesdays, Ridge Florist, SweetBay Supermarkets, Sebring Surgical Center, Red Hat Ladies Club, Thomas J. Simmons and the many community members who donated gifts for the children and the monetary gifts that helped make this year's party possible. ...more

January 8, 2009