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Florida Forest Service: Cold weather may increase wildfire potential!

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Tuesday, March 26th, 2013, 3:59pm

Florida Forest Service: Cold weather may increase wildfire potential!

Highlands County, Florida-- After yesterday's wildfire in Highlands Hammock State Park, and last week's wildfire in East Hills Sebring, Florida Forest Service want to warn locals to consider what affect this week's unexpected weather change could have on the area.

They say dry air and cold fronts increase wildfire potential, and encourage you to "think before you burn!"

Check out the attached flier for more information!

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Aftermath of Sebring fire

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Friday, March 22nd, 2013, 10:34pm

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Frost in Sebring!

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Wednesday, December 26th, 2012, 6:32pm

Sebring, FL-- Check out this photo we received from 10 News viewer Bill Long this past weekend!

According to Bill, it was 34 degrees Saturday morning!

It looks like Sebring will have lows in the 40s for the remainder of this week, but be sure to check out WTSP.com, or the 10 News Weather Ap for smart phones, for the most up to date information!

Have some photos you'd like to share with 10 News? Send them to photos@wtsp.com!

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PRECO to assist PA after Sandy

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Wednesday, October 31st, 2012, 8:28am

Wauchula, FL-- Those weathering Superstorm Sandy in the Northeast are in need of assistance, and your local electric company, Peace River Electric Cooperative (PRECO) chipped in a helping hand.

After receiving a plea for help from an electric distribution utility in Pennsylvania, PRECO reportedly sent a line foreman, six line technicians and four service trucks to help crews of Citizens’ Electric in Lewisburg repair damage to power lines.

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Picture of the Sebring Sunset!

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Friday, September 28th, 2012, 9:14pm

Sebring, FL-- 10 News viewer Bill Long sent us this beautiful picture of the sunset in Sebring this evening!

Have a picture you want to share with 10 News? Email is to Photos@wtsp.com!

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Cloudy Sebring skies

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Tuesday, September 18th, 2012, 4:45pm

Sebring, Florida-- Check out this photo of the Sebring sky and video of the high winds sent in from 10 news viewer Bill Long.

Get indoors, or grab your umbrellas and rainboots to prepare for these evening showers!

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Hardee County offering sand bags, but no closures reported

Submitted by Beau Zimmer, Reporter

Friday, August 24th, 2012, 10:40am

Hardee County offering sand bags, but no closures reported

Wauchula, Florida -- With the National Hurricane Center forecasting Hardee County within the 5-day track of Tropical Storm Isaac, local emergency management officials are keeping in constant contact with state and regional emergency agencies.

On Thursday, the county announced the availability of sandbags at the Hardee County Road Department in Wauchula. Up to 25 bags per household will be available between 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Residents will have to fill the bags with sand themselves.

Hardee County is also reporting:

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