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An arrest warrant has been issued for Kristina Anderson, former director of the Industrial Development Authority/Economic Development Commission. She is accused of taking a computer and other items from her Avon Park office after she was fired last year after just 12 months on the job. The warrant charges Anderson … read more.

LATEST LOCAL NEWS

New town clerk officially takes office
Thu May 16 2013 08:02AM

The appointment of L. McQueen Small as Lake Placid’s newest Town Clerk became official Monday evening when she was sworn into office by Deputy Clerk Vickie Bollinger after that appointment … read more.

Memorial Day observances scheduled
Thu May 23 2013 08:04AM

Area residents will have several opportunities this weekend to salute the men and woman who have served in our armed forces –—especially those who gave their lives in defense of … read more.

FOX on Sebring’s Circle
Thu May 23 2013 08:04AM

Office manager jailed
Thu May 9 2013 08:01AM

The office manager of a Sebring medical practice was jailed Tuesday, April 30 after almost $1 million came up missing from the business. Marlie Joann Westervelt, 56, of Sebring, was charged with four counts of grand theft of more than … read more.

LPHS seniors awarded scholarships
Thu May 16 2013 08:02AM

With a total of nearly $370,000, nine graduating seniors from Lake Placid High School were awarded scholarships Thursday for the college or university that they will be attending. The nine seniors, along with numerous other recipients, were granted the scholarships … read more.

Religion news in brief
Thu May 23 2013 08:04AM

Islam, Christianity to be compared in sermon series Pastor Jeff Taylor will begin a series of messages comparing Islam and Christianity during the 10:45 a.m. worship service Sunday at First Baptist Church of Placid Lakes. The weekly Sunday schedule Sunday … read more.

Lake Placid Garden Club gives awards, installs officers
Thu May 23 2013 08:04AM

President Alice Stahr presiding when the Lake Placid Garden Club presented awards and installed officers. There were 36 members and guest Wynelle Conley in attendance. Stahr welcomed members and thanked the board of directors for their support and service for … read more.

Teen tobacco use sets topic for Noon Rotary
Thu May 23 2013 08:04AM

Dr. Barry Hummel spoke about being tobacco-free Thursday at the Lake Placid Noon Rotary Club’s luncheon. “Smoking is one of the biggest public health problems currently facing the United States,” he said. Tobacco related illnesses cause over 400,000 deaths each … read more.

Avon Park man killed in crash
Thu May 16 2013 08:02AM

A 55-year-old Avon Park man died when he drove his pickup truck into the path of a van Friday evening at the intersection of Memorial Drive and East Canfield Street. A Florida Highway Patrol report said Lindsley D. Walker was … read more.

Mother, son chosen ‘Artist of the Month’
Thu May 23 2013 08:04AM

The mother and son duo of Janet Robinson and Paul Robinson have been selected for the Artist of the Month honor at the Caladium Arts and Crafts Cooperative in Lake Placid. Paul Robinson is a unique artist with a style … read more.

Paying tribute to WWII veterans
Thu May 23 2013 08:04AM

David Smith is a member of the Lake Placid Noon Rotary, one of the sponsors of the recent Honor Flight. He served as an escort for World War II veterans who spent a whirlwind day visiting the WWII Memorial and … read more.

Holistic Health, Wellness Fair continues through Friday
Thu May 23 2013 08:04AM

Mini seminars addressing holistic health and wellness will be spotlighted this week at Unity Life Enrichment Centre near Sebring. Each evening, one or two local health and wellness practitioners will share insights into their areas of expertise and will introduce, … read more.

Aviation Development Center will offer students hands-on flight and aircraft experience
Thu May 23 2013 08:04AM

A Christmas holiday tradition of my family was to set up a card table with a 1000-plus piece jig saw puzzle on it. We would get together during the holidays – individually or a couple of us at any time … read more.

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State, National and World News

Newly found Pearl S. Buck book is to be published
Thu May 23 2013 01:24PM

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A newly discovered novel by the late Nobel Prize-winning author Pearl S. Buck is to be released this fall. New York-based Open Road Integrated Media says Buck wrote the novel, “The Eternal Wonder,” shortly before she died … read more.

Fla. Supreme Court sides with public defenders
Thu May 23 2013 01:24PM

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Supreme Court is siding with public defenders who believe they should be able to reject cases if they don’t have the budget and lawyers to adequately represent poor people charged with crimes. Thursday’s ruling … read more.

Muslim hardliners ID London terror suspect
Thu May 23 2013 01:24PM

LONDON (AP) — Two Muslim hardliners say the man seen wielding a bloody butcher’s knife after the killing of a British soldier is a Muslim convert who took part in demonstrations with the banned radical group al-Muhajiroun. Former al-Muhajiroun head … read more.

NOAA predicts another busy hurricane season
Thu May 23 2013 01:24PM

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Federal forecasters are predicting yet another busy hurricane season. Thursday’s outlook calls for 13 to 20 named storms, 7 to 11 that strengthen into hurricanes and 3 to 6 that become major hurricanes. The prediction … read more.

20 killed in 2 simultaneous car bombs in Niger
Thu May 23 2013 01:24PM

NIAMEY, Niger (AP) — Niger’s defense minister announced that 20 Nigerien soldiers were killed and another 16 injured when a suicide bomber detonated a car loaded with explosives inside a military installation in the city of Agadez on Thursday. Minister … read more.

Restaurant torched in 4th night of Sweden riots
Thu May 23 2013 01:24PM

STOCKHOLM (AP) — Groups of youths have burnt down a restaurant, torched more than 30 cars and injured three police in a fourth night of riots in suburbs of the Swedish capital that started following a fatal police shooting. Police … read more.

FHP trooper hits gator crossing road near Naples
Thu May 23 2013 01:24PM

NAPLES, Fla. (AP) — A Florida Highway Patrol trooper driving in North Naples hit an alligator that was crossing a road. The incident happened about 3 a.m. Thursday on Immokalee Road. The Naples Daily News reports Trooper Roberto Morales couldn’t … read more.

Coast Guard repatriates 7 Cuban migrants
Thu May 23 2013 01:24PM

MIAMI (AP) — Seven Cuban migrants found off the Florida Keys were returned to their Caribbean homeland, the U.S. Coast Guard said Thursday. The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter William Flores repatriated the migrants on Wednesday to Bahia de … read more.

Defense releases photos, texts of Trayvon Martin
Thu May 23 2013 01:24PM

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — George Zimmerman’s defense attorneys have released photos and text messages from 17-year-old Trayvon Martin’s cell phone ahead of a hearing that will determine whether they can be used at the neighborhood watch leader’s trial. The photos … read more.

Kerry Kennedy, farmworker protest Wendy’s in NYC
Thu May 23 2013 01:24PM

NEW YORK (AP) — Kerry Kennedy has joined farmworkers protesting outside Wendy’s shareholder meeting in New York City. The protesters said Thursday they want Wendy’s to sign an agreement to safeguard working conditions for Florida tomato pickers. Other fast-food chains … read more.

IRS official takes 5th before House panel
Thu May 23 2013 01:19AM

WASHINGTON — At the center of a political storm, an Internal Revenue Service supervisor whose agents targeted conservative groups swore Wednesday she did nothing wrong, broke no laws and never lied to Congress. Then she refused to answer lawmakers’ further … read more.

Doctors ‘print’ body part for baby
Thu May 23 2013 01:19AM

In a medical first, doctors used plastic particles and a 3-D laser printer to create an airway splint to save the life of a baby boy who used to stop breathing nearly every day. It’s the latest advance from the … read more.

FBI kills man in Orlando
Thu May 23 2013 01:19AM

ORLANDO — A Chechen immigrant was shot to death by authorities early Wednesday after he turned violent while being questioned about his ties to one of the Boston Marathon bombing suspects, officials said. Ibragim Todashev, a 27-year-old mixed martial arts … read more.

Citizens sheds 60,000 policies in special deal
Thu May 23 2013 01:19AM

TALLAHASSEE — Florida’s largest property insurer is shedding 60,000 policies — many of them in South Florida — under a deal that is being questioned. The board of Citizens Property Insurance Corp. voted 3-2 on Wednesday to transfer policies to … read more.

Arias jury deadlocked but must keep deliberating
Thu May 23 2013 01:19AM

PHOENIX (AP) — Jurors in the Jodi Arias murder trial told the judge Wednesday they are unable to reach a unanimous verdict on whether the convicted murderer should be sentenced to life in prison or death for killing her one-time … read more.

Court agrees to shield legislators from lawsuit
Thu May 23 2013 01:19AM

TALLAHASSEE (AP) — The Republican-controlled Florida Legislature scored a victory Wednesday in a long-running battle over how lawmakers drew up new districts for themselves and Congress. A divided state appeals court ruled that legislators and legislative staff don’t have to … read more.

Bernanke remarks stifle stocks
Thu May 23 2013 01:19AM

NEW YORK (AP) — The Federal Reserve took financial markets for a ride Wednesday, pushing stock prices up in the morning then sending them down in afternoon. Prices surged on congressional testimony by Fed chairman Ben Bernanke early in the … read more.

Oklahoma tornado damage could top $2 billion
Thu May 23 2013 01:19AM

MOORE, Okla. (AP) — The tornado that tore through an Oklahoma City suburb destroyed or damaged as many as 13,000 homes and may have caused $2 billion in overall damage, officials said Wednesday. State authorities meanwhile said two infants were … read more.

IRS official to take the 5th at House hearing
Wed May 22 2013 01:19AM

WASHINGTON — Summoned by Congress, a key figure in the Internal Revenue Service’s targeting of conservative groups plans to invoke her constitutional right against self-incrimination and decline to testify at a congressional hearing on Wednesday. Lois Lerner heads the IRS … read more.

Search in the rubble
Wed May 22 2013 01:19AM

MOORE, Okla. — Helmeted rescue workers raced Tuesday to complete the search for survivors and the dead in the Oklahoma City suburb where a mammoth tornado destroyed countless homes, cleared lots down to bare red earth and claimed 24 lives, … read more.

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