Police say an Avon Park man led them on a short chase early Sunday morning that continued even after he ran off the road and flipped his car several times. ...more

November 3, 2009

Morgan Street is closed between Brorein and Whiting streets while the city's water department works to fix a broken eight-inch water main. ...more

June 19, 2009

Highlands County residents who recycle are seeing something that they haven't seen in seven years - bins for the drop off of glass. ...more

March 15, 2009

A Sebring man remained in Highlands County Jail without bond Monday after Avon Park police said he carjacked a pickup on Aug. 3, belonging to a Miami man. ...more

August 20, 2008

Police released new information Tuesday from their investigation of the carjacking of a 1997 Dodge pickup truck belonging to a Miami man, who picked up a hitchhiker at about 11 p.m. Sunday at the Race Trac gas station. ...more

August 6, 2008

Police were investigating Monday the carjacking of a 1996 Dodge pickup truck belonging to a Miami man, who picked up a hitchhiker at about 11 p.m. Sunday at the RaceTrac gas station, located south of the city. ...more

August 5, 2008

Darts and pizza at 7:30 p.m. Call 655-4007. ...more

July 14, 2008

Aux. Burgers from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Texas Hold'em at 2 p.m. The Post is located at 1490 U.S. 27 N. Effective immediately, all military service organizations nationwide may now present their valid cards to enter Post 25 as a welcomed guest. For more information, call 465-0975. ...more

July 12, 2008

Aux. Burgers from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Texas Hold'em at 2 p.m. The Post is located at 1490 U.S. 27 N. Effective immediately, all military service organizations nationwide may now present their valid cards to enter Post 25 as a welcomed guest. For more information, call 465-0975. ...more

July 11, 2008

AVON PARK — Traffic was snarled Monday evening approaching the downtown area after the railroad crossing closed along Main Street near the Depot Museum. Pleasant Street saw several more cars while Bell Street and Museum Avenue were congested at times with traffic going around the crossing. Avon Park Police Cmdr. Michael Rowan said delays should be expected through those two detours during the time school lets out. And when a freight train comes through, save the gas and turn off the car for a bit. ...more

December 5, 2007