A verdict is in in the TJ Wiggins murder trial. A Polk County jury has found Tony Lee “TJ” Wiggins Jr. guilty on all three counts of first-degree murder in the 2020 deaths of Damion Tillman, Brandon Rollins and Keven Springfield. The three men were killed while meeting for a night of fishing near Frostproof. The jury returned unanimous guilty verdicts. The penalty phase of the trial begins tomorrow and the 32-year-old Wiggins could get the death penalty.
The second annual S.A.L.T. Senior Expo is coming up October 20th in Sebring. The free event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sebring Christian Church, connecting seniors, caregivers and families with local organizations and services. Attendance is limited to the first 125 people, and reservations are required. To RSVP, call Tina Thompson at 863-443-0697.
A driver in DeSoto County has been cited after deputies say a van passed a stopped school bus while its stop sign was extended and red lights were flashing. The incident was captured on the dashcam of a sheriff’s deputy, who immediately pulled the driver over. The driver told the deputy they thought the vehicle was a construction truck and said they weren’t wearing their glasses at the time.
Florida is rolling out a new driver’s license and state ID design this week. It features iconic images, like the Castillo de San Marcos, a manatee, an alligator, and the Space Shuttle Discovery. The new cards will start to be issued on Wednesday. But there’s no need to rush out and replace your current license — it remains valid until it expires.