Veterans Day events

Here is a list of events scheduled for Veterans Day, Wednesday. ...more

November 10, 2009

New law requires one semester of P.E. in grades 6-8

The competition in the Avon Park Middle School Gymnasium is on the line as Dontae Pinckney steps up to the basketball free through line, bounces the ball a couple of times and shoots. ...more

November 10, 2009

Former Avon Park officer pleads guilty on misconduct charges

Former Avon Park police officer Alberto Perez pleaded guilty Monday morning to charges of extortion and official misconduct. ...more

November 9, 2009

Devin's domain

There was a brief period Friday night, however fleeting, when Sebring trailed hapless Tenoroc - for 4 minutes, to be precise. ...more

November 8, 2009

Changes made in pickup for yard waste in Avon Park

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

November 8, 2009

Mediterranean restaurants are popping up like mushrooms

There's Gyro Plus, Olympic and Yianni's steakhouse. Obviously, they're Greek restaurants. ...more

November 8, 2009

Crusaders topple Devils

Tampa Catholic proved it deserved its No. 3 state ranking as tailback Henry McCloud rushed for 136 yards and two touchdowns, and quarterback Christian Green completed 6 of 7 passes for 72 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Crusaders past Avon Park by a score of 38-20 in a Class 2B-District 5 game on Friday night. ...more

November 8, 2009

Thanks & kudos

Thank you from Ridge Area Arc Thanks to everyone who made Ridge Area Arc's Inaugural Halloween 10K and 5K Run-Walk held on Oct. 31 at Highlands Hammock State Park a spook-tacular success! It was wonderful to see athletes of all abilities participate in the event. ...more

November 8, 2009

Local Sports Briefs

Sebring All-Sport Passes now available SEBRING Sebring High School is selling All Sport Passes for the 2009-10 school year. The pass is valid for all home sporting events, excluding FHSAA sponsored playoffs and tournaments. The cost of the pass is $75 per adult and $50 per student. They are on sale in the front office, check payable to Sebring High School. ...more

November 8, 2009

Tampa Catholic 38, Avon Park 20, Final

Avon Park at Tampa Catholic for h.s. scores ...more

November 6, 2009