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A Sebring Police corporal is on administrative leave after being linked to a vandalism incident at the Blue Lagoon Saloon. Security video shows Dakota Bond letting air out of a motorcycle tire and stealing a valve stem cap, while Corporal Zackery Thompson appeared to act as a lookout. Both face possible charges of culpable negligence Continue reading

A Stand Your Ground hearing for Sebring man Jeffrey Danley, accused in the 2022 beating death of his neighbor, has been postponed. Prosecutors requested the delay after a key witness became unavailable. Danley is charged with manslaughter, felony battery, and evidence tampering in the death of Richard McBain III. His motion claims he acted in Continue reading

A 23-year-old man is behind bars after deputies say he stole several guns from Spring Lake residents — and then tried to sell them online just hours later. Deputies say Jaden Sutton was caught after investigators linked security video from multiple streets to a white Toyota Camry. Once they got a warrant for Sutton’s Snapchat Continue reading

The owners of Caddyshack Bar & Grill say they expect to relocate next year after the Sebring City Council approved a one-year extension on their lease. Caddyshack has served food and drinks for 19 years at 3122 Golfview Road, next to the city golf course, but its future has been uncertain since the Blackmon family Continue reading

Polk County deputies arrested a Frostproof man Tuesday after a brief chase ended with help from a K-9. Deputies say 33-year-old Kurt Hugh Gaddy, wanted for violating probation, tried to run from a camper on Herndon Road. The chase didn’t last long — K-9 Owens and Deputy Warren quickly caught up and took him into Continue reading

A Sebring woman was hauled off to the County Jail, accused of making a series of bizarre online threats against police Friday night. Cops were made aware of some comments and video that were posted on Facebook Messenger. Over the course of four hours, the 27 year old is accused of writing nearly 200 posts, Continue reading

The Military Sea Services Museum is hosting a special program today at 1 p.m. on the Japanese surrender and the end of World War II. The public is invited to learn and reflect on this pivotal moment in history. Later this month, the museum will celebrate the U.S. Air Force birthday on September 18th with Continue reading

Highlands County Habitat for Humanity is launching Women Build 2025 — a movement uniting women to create safe, affordable housing for local families. The official kick-off happens Thursday, September 4, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Avon Park Community Center. The free event will offer networking, door prizes, and information on how to volunteer, Continue reading

Highlands County Fire Rescue has joined A Safe Haven for Newborns, a statewide program that gives parents in crisis a safe and anonymous option to surrender newborns. Seven staffed fire and EMS stations across Highlands County are now officially designated Safe Haven locations, marked with new signs. Under Florida law, parents may leave an unharmed Continue reading

A Winter Haven man has been charged with two counts of attempted murder after a double stabbing at the Douglas Place Apartments in Sebring. Police say 26-year-old Lishael Benny Torres attacked two people Saturday night after an argument that began when he was told to leave an apartment. The dispute moved to the parking lot, Continue reading