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Published August 20News Update for 082026
>>> Lakeshore Mall Sold The Lakeshore Mall has been officially sold. ICA Properties, Inc. out of Odessa, Texas, bought the facility with hopes to modernize it and use some of the vacant space inside. The company owns hotels, radio stations, retail strip centers, manufactured…
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Published August 19News Update for 081926
>>Election Results Yesterday was primary election day in Highlands County and around the state, and the results are in. In a tight race, Board of Adjustment Chair Frank Youngman beat incumbent Arlene Tuck for the County Commission District Four seat. Youngman received just over…
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Published August 18News Update for 08/18/26
The Highlands County Sheriff’s Office, Highlands County Fire-Rescue, Avon Park and Sebring fire departments, and the School Board are conducting security walk-throughs at all county school campuses over the next three days. Officials say the exercises are part of campus safety…
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Published August 17News Update for 08/17/26
A 65-year-old man was found dead Thursday morning inside a parked Buick Encore on Main Avenue in Avon Park. A business owner noticed the man slumped over in the driver’s seat and called for help. The Avon Park Fire Department determined he died at 8:14 a.m. Authorities say the…
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Published August 14News Update for 08/14/26
Avon Park Councilwoman Michelle “Shellie” Mercure has resigned effective immediately, moving up her previously announced September 18th departure. Mercure said the change will allow the city to move forward with filling her vacant seat. She is leaving to relocate to another…