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A 32-year-old pregnant woman from Avon Park and her unborn baby were killed in a five-vehicle crash Saturday evening in Frostproof. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office says a semi-truck struck a stopped SUV at U.S. 27 and U.S. 98, triggering a chain-reaction collision. Several others were injured, and the investigation is ongoing. Highlands County Ag-Venture Continue reading

The trial of a Sebring man accused of stabbing his neighbor to death in 2023 is underway. Prosecutors say DNA evidence, surveillance video and a knife found inside a home connect Tamario Sanders to the killing of D’Etta Monique Maura. Jurors also heard testimony about Maura’s teenage son discovering her body. The defense is questioning Continue reading

A 73-year-old Sebring woman was killed Monday morning after being struck by a vehicle on U.S. 27 at Hammock Road. Police identified the woman as Miro Edilberta. Investigators say she had reached the middle lane while crossing the highway when she tried to reach the median but was struck by a southbound 2026 Toyota Corolla Continue reading

The Highlands County School Board is preparing to end its long-standing role as fiscal agent for the Heartland Educational Consortium. The Okeechobee County School Board is expected to take over the financial responsibilities. Highlands officials will consider an agreement at their October 20th meeting, with the transition expected to wrap up by March 1st of Continue reading

If you have unused or expired prescription medications at home, you can safely dispose of them during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 24th. The Highlands County Sheriff’s Office will accept drop-offs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its offices in Sebring and Avon Park. Liquids, syringes, over-the-counter medications and vitamins Continue reading

Sebring police have arrested a 16-year-old boy in connection with Tuesday night’s deadly shooting on Melady Avenue. Officers found 20-year-old William Stall of Avon Park suffering from a gunshot wound inside his vehicle. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators say the shooting appears to have happened during a drug deal. The juvenile is Continue reading

A shooting in Sebring last night remains under investigation. Deputies responded to the area of Melady Avenue, near Kenilworth Avenue and Youthcare Lane. At the time, authorities said two suspects were believed to be at large, leading to a search of the area involving law enforcement and K-9 units. Residents were asked to avoid the Continue reading

It’ll be a somber day at a school in Polk County. A 10th grade girl at Winter Haven High School was killed yesterday morning in a school bus crash. The sheriff’s office says a car crossed the center line and hit the back of the bus, which then swerved into the opposite lane and hit Continue reading

Two men are in custody after four people were shot during a large outdoor gathering near Lake Wales. Polk County deputies have arrested 20-year-old Richard William Fante of Lakeland and 19-year-old Cordae DeShawn Hammonds of Avon Park. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office says the September 27th shooting left four people injured. Investigators interviewed more than Continue reading

A new perpetual trophy has been unveiled ahead of the 75th Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring, set for March 20th, 2027. Named for race founder Alec Ulmann, the trophy features several nods to Sebring’s history — including its World War Two roots as Hendricks Field. Its six panels honor the original six-hour endurance race, Continue reading