SEBRING -- Individual scores on the writing portion of the 2012 Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test have not yet been released, but preliminary state-wide results show an alarming drop in the test scores.

The drop was alarming enough that the State Board of Education held an emergency conference call meeting Tuesday morning and unanimously passed an emergency rule lowering the passing grade f ...

SEBRING -- After hearing a suggestions from county veterinarians, county commissioners voted Tuesday to appoint five members of the community to serve on an Animal Control Advisory Committee.

Those selected to serve are Teri Ann Dosil, who will represent animal rescue groups; Mark Griffin, representative for county veterinarians; Dana McPherson, who will represent animal professionals; Judy Spi ...

AVON PARK -- Members of the city council unanimously voted to approve the proposed new city charter and send it out for the necessary public referendum.

"I hope everybody has a chance to read this," Mayor Sharon Schuler said. "It's smaller, friendlier and easier to read."

Deputy Mayor Brenda Gray, while saying the new charter "was put together very good" had concerns regarding the clarity of c ...