Highlands County Fire Rescue will promote Division Chief Larry Money to deputy fire chief effective November 2nd. Money brings more than 30 years of public safety experience, including service with the Hialeah Fire Department and Ocean Reef Public Safety. He joined HCFR in 2018 and has served in several leadership roles. A formal pinning ceremony will be scheduled soon.
A 78-year-old Sebring man has died from injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash in Idaho. The Ada County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as John Forbes. Authorities say Forbes lost control of his motorcycle while towing a trailer carrying a second motorcycle on Highway 55 near Banks on October 7th. He died at a hospital October 24th. The crash remains under investigation.
Downtown Sebring will see road closures Friday evening as the Greater Sebring Chamber of Commerce hosts Fall-O-Ween on the Circle. The Halloween event runs from 5:30 to 9 p.m., with closures beginning around 4 p.m. and roads expected to reopen by 10. Affected areas include Ridgewood Drive, Circle Park Drive, Commerce Avenue and several surrounding streets. Drivers should expect detours, delays and parking restrictions.
A 27-year-old Lake Wales man is facing aggravated child abuse charges after an infant was found with severe injuries. Police say Ian Carrasquillo was caring for the child when the mother returned and discovered extensive bruising and swelling. The infant remains in critical condition. Investigators say Carrasquillo also faces domestic violence and other charges and was already on pretrial release for a previous arrest.