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Big O Boats owner accused of grand theft...again

James “Terry” McCay, owner of Big O Boats, was arrested yesterday in Highlands County.

We have to live within our budgets; governments should too

Watching some of these county officials argue against the property tax amendment has been eye opening.

Okeechobee man charged with organized fraud and grand theft

The Florida Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement (OALE) has wrapped up a long-term investigation into fraudulent business practices involving Big O Boats...

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Photos from the 2022 Lake Placid Caladium Festival

The Lake Placid Caladium Festival was held July 29-31, 2022,

Sons of the American Revolution tour Pearce Lockett Estate

Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution toured the Edna Pearce Lockett Estate ...

Highlands County Heritage Festival celebrates area history

Visitors to the Highlands County Heritage Festival at the Edna Pearce Lockett Estate on the Kissimmee River lined up ..

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Driver from Sebring charged with DUI

A 65-year-old Sebring man was arrested recently after driving recklessly while under the influence.

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Highlands Hammock announces Earth Day Festival

Highlands Hammock State Park (HHSP) is celebrating Earth Day!

Burrowing Owls are among the wildlife that will benefit from conservation easements.

Conservation easements protect wildlife habitat

Conservation easement projects will protect critical headwaters, working forests, and recreation areas.

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Nurses fight conspiracy theories along with coronavirus

Los Angeles emergency room nurse Sandra Younan spent the last year juggling long hours as she watched many patients struggle with the coronavirus and some die. Then there were the patients who …

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