Nearly 2,000 plants seized in mobile home grow house
Zolfo Springs, FL-- Two men are behind bars today for their alleged role in a marijuana grow house operation. Hardee County deputies arrested Osvaldo Torna, 39, and Dianko Torres, 36, both of Cape...
View ArticleSebring U.S. Sport Aviation Expo
Sebring, FL-- The Sebring U.S. Sport Aviation Expo is set to take place Thursday, January 17 - Sunday, January 20 at the Sebring Regional Airport.This event brings prospective business clients from all...
View ArticleNational Institute of Health: "We are into a flu epidemic"
Tampa, FL-- It's important to take a look at the national and state numbers as we have entered what the National Institute of Health is calling a "Flu epidemic". Minnesota has already reported 27...
View ArticlePolice investigate death at Polk County liquor lounge
Bowling Green, Florida -- Polk County Sheriff's deputies are investigating the death of a person at a liquor lounge Friday morning. Deputies received reports shortly after 2 a.m. of a person not...
View ArticleMore allegations of abuse against brain injured patients
WAUCHULA, Florida -- There are more disturbing pictures coming from the brain injury rehab facility in Hardee County where patients have been beaten, abused, and have died. In Depth Report: FINR -...
View ArticleMom arrested in non-custodial abduction
Sebring, Florida -- A Sebring mother is under arrest charged with violation of an injunction following the abduction of her two sons Monday. Sheriff's investigators say Lisa Lyons is charged with...
View Article3 charged in home invasion robbery
Lake Placid, Florida -- Three men have been charged in connection with a home invasion robbery dating back to October. Adarius Hollinger and Antonio Jefferson of Sebring, both 20-years-old, along with...
View ArticleConsumer org.: State or fed must take over brain rehab institute
Tallahassee, FL-- There are new calls for Federal or State Agencies to take over a brain rehabilitation institute in Wauchula, about 50 miles South of Tampa. The Florida Institute for Neurologic...
View ArticleOperation Round Up now accepting scholarship applications
Wauchula, FL— Operation Round Up, the independent charitable foundation of Peace River Electric Cooperative (PRECO), is now accepting college scholarship applications. A total of $30,000 will be...
View ArticleOperation Round Up now accepting scholarship applications
Wauchula, FL— Operation Round Up, the independent charitable foundation of Peace River Electric Cooperative (PRECO), is now accepting college scholarship applications. A total of $30,000 will be...
View ArticleHighlands Art League: Docent Volunteers needed!
Highlands County, FL-- The Highlands County Art League still needs volunteers for the "Journey Stories" exhibit.They recently posted a status about it on their Facebook timeline:ART MUSEUM DOCENT...
View ArticleHighlands Sheriff urges vehicle owners to "lock up"
Sebring, Florida -- Deputies in Highlands County are reporting a spike in the number of car burglaries across the county, and Sheriff Susan Benton says most of the break-ins could be prevented. Thieves...
View ArticleCommunity Sidewalk Garage Sale this Saturday
Sebring, FL-- Destination Downtown Sebring has announced it's Community Sidewalk Garage Sale will take place this coming Saturday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. You can apply to be a vendor, or just visit as a...
View ArticleHelp your community at Bill Jarrett Ford this Saturday
Avon Park, FL-- Bill Jarrett Ford is inviting members of the Avon park community to stop by the dealership and help support the Highlands University Preparatory School and Florida’s Blood Centers this...
View ArticleCross Fit training this Saturday!
Sebring, FL-- Still trying to find a way to keep up with your 'get fit' new year's resolution? If so, you may want to give Cross Fit a shot this weekend!CrossFit is defined as that which optimizes...
View ArticleHistoric Downtown Walking Tours
Sebring, FL-- Downtown Sebring offers Historic Walking Tours around the "City on a Circle."The tours, along with their new brochures released in October, allow you to check out 19 historic buildings...
View ArticleSpecial January deal at Molly's Treats
Sebring, FL-- Looking to satisfy your sweet craving the healthy way?Head to Molly's Treats, 110 N. Ridgewood Drive, where you can buy one sugar-free or low-fat cupcake and get the second one 50...
View ArticleEmpty Bowls Dinner Gala
Polk Co., FL-- The Empty Bowls Dinner Gala is scheduled to take place on Friday, February 1 to benefit the Agape Food Bank, a program of Catholic Charities of Central Florida. Organizers say the event...
View ArticleLinda's Books & Stuff offers January deals
Sebring, FL-- All throughout the month of January, Linda's Books & Stuff will offer 10 percent off self-help, diet and cookbooks.Linda's Books & Stuff is located at 203 N. Ridgewood Drive. You...
View ArticleHighlands Little Theatre presents 'Auntie Mame'
Sebring, FL-- Highlands Little Theatre will be showing 'Auntie Mame' through this Sunday, January 27. "Mame is a flamboyant, madcap woman, who hosts frequent parties with eclectic, bohemian guests....
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