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Altoona Baseball Team Hosts Car Wash to Raise Money for World Series

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Altoona Baseball Team Hosts Car Wash to Raise Money for World Series

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ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Altoona Area Baseball Team is headed to the Babe Ruth League World Series in Ocala, Florida, next month. Before making the trip, they're asking for support from the community. On Sunday, players and staff from the team held a car wash at the Eldorado Ballfield on California Avenue. They started at 9 a.m. and had already washed more than 20 cars by noon. "This is our third year going to the World Series. It's a great gro…See the Story

County to write 'hobby breeder' law

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County to write 'hobby breeder' law

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The county’s top lawyer is working on an ordinance to regulate what she calls “hobby breeders” in the county.Read Article

Jury convicts Howard of lewd molestation

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Jury convicts Howard of lewd molestation

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A jury took less than two hours Wednesday to convict Eli Clay Howard Jr., of Sebring, of groping a 13-year old girl’s breast and forcing her to kiss him.Read Article

Sertoma returns for final stretch

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AVON PARK — The Sertoma Junior Golf Tour made its way into River Greens Golf Course in Avon Park for the sixth event of this season this past Tuesday and Wednesday.Highlands County · Highlands County Read Article

WWE Star Debuts New Look In Non-Televised Match - WrestleTalk

A WWE star debuted a brand new look in a non-televised match at an NXT live event in Sebring, FL on Friday, July 18. Last night saw the stars of NXT visit the Alan Jay Arena in Sebring, FL, with several of the brand’s top stars in action on the night. The main event of the show saw NXT Women’s North American Champion Sol Ruca and her tag team partner ZARIA defeat Fatal Influence’s Fallon Henley & Jazmyn Nyx, who were accompanied by NXT Women’s C…WWE · Sebring Read Article

Excellent new moon fishing during the midweek

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The Florida Freshwater Fishing Forecast for this coming week should see anglers experience the best fishing days of July. The lunar perigee occurs today and the moon arrives at the lunar high position Tuesday and then the new moon on…Highlands County · Highlands County Read Article

West reappointed to Firefighters’ Retirement Pension Board

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Avon Park City Clerk Christian Hardman notified the City Council that Warren West’s current term in the Firefighters’ Retirement Pension Board as fifth trustee was set to expire on July 31.Avon Park · Avon Park Read Article

Sebring council sets proposed property tax rate

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The Sebring City Council established the proposed property tax rate at 6.35 mils for 2025-26, which, if approved, would be a .0316 mil increase from the current 2024-25 rate of 6.3184 mils.Sebring · Sebring Read Article

Highlands Hammock announces summer volunteer opportunities

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Highlands Hammock is currently seeking volunteers for maintenance projects and visitor service. There are opportunities for volunteers with carpentry skills to assist park staff in the rebuilding of a boardwalk and fencing repairs. Other maintenance needs include painting and pressure…Highlands County · Highlands County Read Article

Annabelle Beeching strives to improve child care center

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When Annabelle Beeching took over as program director of Avon Park Community Child Development Center Inc. last year, her mission was always clear to follow God’s path.Highlands County · Highlands County Read Article

'Murder at the Circus'

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Rollo the Ringmaster has been murdered! He has been found dead just before The Red Devil Circus departs for their next dazzling performance in Miami.Highlands County · Highlands County Read Article

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