Local News from News Talk 730

Starting next month, visitors to downtown Sebring will see a dedicated daytime law enforcement presence, funded by the Community Redevelopment Agency. Beginning December 9th, Sebring Police officers and Highlands County deputies will patrol the downtown area Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Officials say the officers will serve as both a visible Continue reading

>>HIGHLANDS COUNTY THANKSGIVING SAFETY REMINDER As you celebrate today, officials urge everyone to stay safe in the kitchen. Keep an eye on your turkey—unattended cooking is the leading cause of holiday fires—and keep kids and pets away from hot ovens. If you’re using a turkey fryer, do it outside on a flat surface, keep the Continue reading

Highlands County Fire Rescue crews rushed to Hummingbird Avenue in Sebring just before 2 o’clock Tuesday for a brush fire covering about five acres. No homes were threatened, and thanks in part to drone technology helping firefighters track hot spots and fire movement, the blaze was reported fully contained by 5:30 p.m. Crews continue to Continue reading

Highlands County, if your family could use a little extra love this Thanksgiving, help is here. Starting today at 12 PM sharp, 225 free Thanksgiving meal kits will be given away at 3135 Kenilworth Blvd. in Sebring. Each kit includes a turkey, vegetables, stuffing, pumpkin pie and more—enough to feed a family of four. This Continue reading

A Highlands County murder case is on hold while the killer’s mental state is questioned. Twenty-nine-year-old Britney Lee Andrus, convicted of beating 88-year-old James Little to death and stealing his car and valuables, was set to be sentenced Tuesday. Instead, her attorney asked for a psychiatric evaluation, saying she’s been confused since a change in Continue reading