There is a change in pickup for yard waste, C and D waste, and appliances for Avon Park residents. ...more

October 30, 2009

For the last two years, the economic downturn held up the expansion of U.S. 27 from Lake Isis Avenue to the Polk County line. But stimulus money going to the Department of Transportation has brought it back, and the city of Avon Park is looking at an unexpected $190,000 tab. ...more

October 29, 2009

Due to incorrect information provided, a story that ran in Friday's edition of Highlands Today on Avon Park's voting locations should not have included Precinct 3. Precinct 3 is not for voting and only residents who are registered in the City of Avon Park are eligible. ...more

October 17, 2009

The Avon Park LULAC Civil Rights Council will be holding an Avon Park City Council debate for the four candidates running for the three council positions in November. ...more

October 12, 2009

The city of Avon Park issued two precautionary boil water notices Wednesday due to a six-inch water main break as a result of a vehicle hitting a fire hydrant on Winthrop Street and a two-inch water main break on the west side of North Lake Avenue. ...more

September 10, 2009

The City of Avon Park has hired Frank Sanderson as interim public works director. Sanderson works for Government Services Group out of Orlando. He has over 40 years of experience in public works, said City Manager Sarah Adelt. ...more

April 14, 2009

I just have to say that we need to give a big thanks to the city of Avon Park and all of its employees. The last few days we have had lots of strong winds that have caused lots of debris from trees to fall all over our yards and streets. Today I was in my yard with a wheelbarrow, picking up the mess from my 14 large oak trees and I could see several city trucks driving around to pick up trash in the streets from the previous high winds. Two employees drove by in their truck and took my wheelbarrow of tree debris and dumped in the truck for me. These two employees should be given commendations for taking the extra step in serving this city. I give thanks to the mayor, our great city employees, especially those in our sanitation department. I am proud of you and happy to live in this wonderful city. ...more

April 10, 2009

Sebring: City Hall, Public Works and Utilities will be closed on Friday, April 10 and will reopen on Monday, April 13. Garbage will be picked up as normal on Friday, April 10. ...more

April 7, 2009

The city of Avon Park has terminated its water and wastewater foreman Freddie Renfro and has given its longtime public works coordinator Ted Long the option to retire, resign or be fired, according to city officials. ...more

April 7, 2009

The city of Avon Park borrowed from itself, and this has the city's auditor concerned. ...more

March 25, 2009