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Avon Park News

Local news for Avon Park, FL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

17 hrs ago | Fire Engineering

Brush Fire Burns 25 Acres In Avon Park

“It was a grass fire so it was running fast”

A fire that destroyed an isolated mobile home late Monday morning spread to the surrounding yard, then growing into a wildfire that had firefighters on alert through the afternoon, according to firefighters on ... via Fire Engineering

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Friday May 2 | News Chief

Crime report for Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Martin Knoetzsh, 50, of 100 W. College Park, Avon Park, was charged with trespassing on a structure or conveyance. via News Chief

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Wednesday Apr 30 | The Ledger

As Economy Slows, Service and Small-Car Sales Gain Interest

“The first quarter is up a tick for us.”

If automobile dealers got overly concerned about the bumps and hazards on the road to prosperity, they'd find another line of work. via The Ledger

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Monday Apr 28 | The Ledger

Jarrett's Knowledge, Maturity to Serve Him Well in Chairman Stint

“I can't tell you that it's a rational decision, but my brother and I bleed Ford blue, and so goes Ford is how we're going to go.”

As auto dealers go, Brian Jarrett is an in-the-trenches type of guy, a Ford loyalist who has earned his living on car lots since his teenage years. via The Ledger

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Thursday Apr 24 | Tampabays10.com

Motorcyclist, 90, injured in crash

Sebring, Florida A 90-year-old motorcyclist suffered critical injuries Thursday when his Yamaha collided with a truck on U.S. Highway 27 at Bramblewood Road. via Tampabays10.com

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Monday Apr 21 | Fort Worth Business Press

King Ranch offers nice ride, made for hard work

The 2008 Ford King Ranch F-series 450 gave me instant street credits. Well, around here it is really farm credits. via Fort Worth Business Press

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Thursday Apr 17 | News Chief

Tattoos help family remember

“It's been a place where people can open up”

Mike Floridino lost his son last week in a motorcycle accident and decided to get a portrait over his heart to commemorate him. via News Chief

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Monday Apr 14 | The News-Journal

Flori-duh's rules for scandal

“Humiles sumus et quoque superbi ”

I like my local government spending scandals small and easy to digest. There's no summer news story like a mini-outrage that howls then dissipates like an afternoon thunderstorm. via The News-Journal

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Apr 12, 2008 | News Chief

Ceremony honors fallen WHHS grad

About 200 people turned out Thursday night at Southeast Plaza for a candlelight ceremony to remember a former Winter Haven High School student who died the day before in a motorcycle accident in Highlands ... via News Chief

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Apr 10, 2008 | The Ledger

Summit on Citrus Greening Attracts Large Crowds

“I think we're close, and we continue to make progress. He's learning more every day”

Researchers have made some progress in understanding citrus greening, the top threat to the future of Florida citrus, but not enough yet to come up with a comprehensive battle plan to combat the fatal bacterial ... via The Ledger

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Avon Park, Florida is located in Highlands County. Zip codes in Avon Park include 33825, and 33826.