Highlands County Is Under A Red Flag Warning
• Avoid any open flames or sparks.
• Do NOT burn anything outdoors.
• Keep vehicles off dry grass.
• Properly discard cigarettes—do NOT throw them on...
Traffic Advisory For March 14th
On Friday, March 14, West State Street between South Anoka Avenue and South Florida Avenue in Avon Park will be closed so that Marmer...
Highlands County Sheriff’s Office Warns Residents Of Warrant Scam Becoming Active Again
If you get a call from someone claiming to be law enforcement and saying you have a warrant, but they’ll make it “go away”...
Happy National Women’s History Month From Newzy Neighbor
Happy National Women’s History Month from Newzy Neighbor! This month, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and achievements of women across the world. From trailblazing...
The Highlands County Sheriff’s Office Is Investigating A Shooting In Avon Park
Deputies were called to the corner of South Overlook Terrace and East Cornell Street at 12:24 p.m. in reference to a man who had...
Scam Alert In Highlands County
SCAMMERS ARE SENDING TEXTS ABOUT A $1,400 STIMULUS CHECK.
Officials warn of a recent text message scam that baits people into clicking on a dangerous...
Highlands County Sheriff’s Office Is Hiring Multiple Positions
Come join our team! We are looking for a switchboard operator as well as RNs and LPNs for our detention medical unit. If you...
Update: Missing Woman Has Been Located And Is Receiving Care
Original:MISSING ENDANGERED PERSON | Mirna Esther Perez, 75, was last seen at 184 Wilson Way NE in Lake Placid at 7 a.m. on Friday,...
Free Tire Collection Event
Keep Polk County Beautiful, Inc. in partnership with Polk County Government will be hosting a FREE Tire Collection and Recycling event from 8 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.(noon) on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Eagle Ridge Mall,451 Eagle Ridge Dr., Lake Wales (enter from Chalet Suzanne Rd.).
Three Dog Fight, Legendary band
Legendary band, THREE DOG NIGHT, now in its 5th decade, claims some of the most astonishing statistics in popular music. In the years 1969 through 1974, no other group achieved more top 10 hits, moved more records, or sold more concert tickets than THREE DOG NIGHT.
