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  1. Hubbard ignites Devils in winRead the original story

    14 hrs ago | Highlands Today

    State qualifier Charles Hubbard scored a decisive pin midway through Avon Park's match Tuesday, propelling the Red Devils to a 48-34 win over upstart Frostproof in the first home dual meet of the season.

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  2. Three charged with robbing, stunning woman

    14 hrs ago | Highlands Today

    ... him the purse, Ortiz then put the stun gun to her back and stunned her for two to three seconds, according to the Avon Park Police Department. He fled the scene on foot before jumping into a Chevy Malibu with Diaz and the teenage suspect. Avon Park ...

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  3. Police blotterRead the original story

    14 hrs ago | Highlands Today

    ... and sexual battery on a person less than 12 years of age. Lamar Tyrone Chester , 22, of 1314 Strong Ave., Avon Park, on a warrant charging grand theft of a motor vehicle. Pamela Brown Strickland , 40, of 2265 N. Unicorn Road, Avon Park, on warrants ...

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    Related Topix: Highlands County, FL, Sebring, FL

  4. Four apply countywide for homebuyer assistance programRead the original story

    14 hrs ago | Highlands Today

    ... home in July and found it in October. It was the first house the Realtor showed her. Tatum said when she saw the Avon Park wood-framed home she knew it was the one. "I looked at it and told my husband this is it. This is our house," Tatum said. The ...

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    Related Topix: Highlands County, FL, Real Estate, Sebring, FL, Tax, Home, Mortgage

  5. A Samaritan's TouchRead the original story

    Oct 29, 2007 | Highlands Today

    ... enjoying successful careers in computer science and accounting. Vernon Harkey, pastor of First Baptist Church of Avon Park and Diana Furr, Executive Director of Samaritan's Touch Care Center (STCC), which opened in May 2007, approached PeA a about ...

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    Related Topix: Sebring, FL, Highlands County, FL, Dentistry

  6. Man accused of exposing himself while drivingRead the original story

    Yesterday | Highlands Today

    Authorities say an Avon Park man indecently exposed himself to a car full of girls while both were driving down U.S. 27 near College Drive.

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    Related Topix: Highlands County, FL

  7. More time given in toddler's death caseRead the original story

    Yesterday | Highlands Today

    ... Estrada the case has not yet reached the stage where the defense is coordinating with the co-defendants. Former Avon Park Police Officer James Parker, 32, has been charged with first-degree murder and aggravated child abuse in connection with the ...

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    Related Topix: Domestic Violence (Domestic Abuse), Law, Highlands County, FL

  8. Lady Dragons push past Sebring, LaBelleRead the original story

    Yesterday | Sebring News-Sun

    ... the girls performed right off the bat." Both teams will be in action Tuesday, Dec. 14, with Lake Placid heading to Avon Park and Sebring traveling to Hardee.

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  9. Double dip Dragon splitRead the original story

    Yesterday | Sebring News-Sun

    ... get healthy and hope for better results." Better results were sought Tuesday night as the Dragons headed up to Avon Park for a district match. "They're getting a lot stronger," Virkler said. "We're going to have to go in ready to play." The week ...

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  10. County votes to look at public transportationRead the original story

    Yesterday | Sebring News-Sun

    ... to increase public transportation options in the Heartland. One of the proposed projects included a bus line from Avon Park to Lake Placid along U.S. 27 with scheduled stops in between. Richard Shine, a regional representative for the FDOT, along ...

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    Related Topix: Lake Placid, FL, Marketing, Sebring, FL, Highlands County, FL

  11. Man charged with stealing check to pay for probationRead the original story

    Yesterday | Sebring News-Sun

    ... by a hit and run driver at the Amscot location at 828 U.S. 27 South. The police had been called on his behalf, and Avon Park police officer Nathan Coogan was still on the scene investigating the accident when Pacheco chose to try to pass the bad ...

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  12. Beverly JohnsonRead the original story

    Yesterday | Sebring News-Sun

    ... made to the Peace Valley Lutheran Church, 1643 Stenstrom Road, Wauchula, FL 33873. Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home, Avon Park, is in charge of arrangements. Small Banner Ads HarborPoint Network: The Daily Commercial a The South Lake Press a News-Sun ...

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  13. AP's Baker, Clayton help bury MinersRead the original story

    Yesterday | Highlands Today

    ... slumped over and rested their hands on their knees. Hard to blame them - it's exhausting trying to keep up with Avon Park's up-tempo offense. Using their full compliment of guards, the Red Devils ran an ill-prepared Fort Meade team all over the ...

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    Related Topix: High School Football, Florida High School Football

  14. PhotoRead the original story w/Photo

    Yesterday | Highlands Today

    ... plan. FHREDI, partnering with the Florida Department of Transportation, has developed several bus routes a ' like Avon Park to Lake Placid and Bowling Green to Zolfo Springs a ' which FHREDI Executive Director Lynn Topel said topped a planning ...

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    Related Topix: Highlands County, FL, Criminal Defense Law, Law, Lake Placid, FL, Bowling Green, FL, Zolfo Springs, FL

  15. Errors Plague Panther Softball SquadRead the original story

    Feb 20, 2008 | Highlands Today

    AVON PARK a ' Carlos Falla is wondering where the team that played so well during fall ball disappeared to.

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    Related Topix: High School Sports, Florida High School Sports

  16. Bowling Green woman dies after car accidentRead the original story

    Tuesday | Highlands Today

    ... the traffic light turned green. Her car was then struck by 1999 Ford pickup, driven by Tony L. Whidden, 60, of Avon Park, the FHP said Whidden reportedly did not stop at the red light as he was southbound on 27. He suffered only minor injuries in ...

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  17. Lucky and Good: Mulberry Vet Survived Close CallsRead the original story

    Monday Dec 7 | The Ledger

    ... Baumgartner said. Following his individual weapons training and being assigned to his crew, he trained in the Avon Park Air Base. Baumgartner arrived in England in 1944, assigned to the 8th Air Force. His aircraft participated in the bombing before ...

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    Related Topix: Lakeland, FL, US Navy, Prison

  18. U.S. 27 collision kills Bowling Green wo ...Read the original story

    Saturday Dec 5 | Sebring News-Sun

    Bowling Green resident Beverly J. Johnson, 79, was killed Friday morning when her 2000 Toyota Camry was struck by a 1999 Ford F-150 truck driven by Avon Park resident Tony Whidden, 60.

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  19. Monday, Dec. 7 Prep ResultsRead the original story

    Monday | The Ledger

    ... assists. Keeper Jessica Fischer had seven saves and earned the shutout for the Panthers. Records: Mulberry 2-4-2, Avon Park 0-3-2. Santa Fe 7, Lake Gibson 0 Highlights: Andraya Ramirez and Sarah Heyl each contributed two goals for the Hawks. Nikki ...

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  20. Lucky and GoodRead the original story

    Monday | The Ledger

    ... Baumgartner said. Following his individual weapons training and being assigned to his crew, he trained in the Avon Park Air Base. Baumgartner arrived in England in 1944, assigned to the 8th Air Force. His aircraft participated in the bombing before ...

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