Local News from News Talk 730

There is still time—but not much—to make a difference for local veterans this holiday season. Lake Placid Western Wear is hosting a gift-tag drive to benefit veterans in need through the Veterans Services of Highlands County. Shoppers can take a tag, purchase a gift, and return both by tomorrow, December 20th. The store is located Continue reading

New details have been released in a fatal shooting under investigation in Sebring. Police say the incident happened Tuesday night around 7:35 at a home on Melady Avenue. Officers found an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Life-saving efforts were made, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators say the shooting stemmed Continue reading

Sebring police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened last night in the area of Melady Avenue. Officers responded just before 8 p.m., where a large law enforcement presence remained on scene for several hours. Authorities say the incident was isolated and there was no threat to the community. Residents were asked to avoid the Continue reading

A new apartment complex could be coming to north Sebring.City Council is set to review a proposal for Freedom Lake Apartments, a 30-unit development planned for State Road 17 North, between the Sebring Parkway and the highway. The project would require zoning and land-use changes and lists proposed rents starting around $1,375 a month. Access Continue reading

Highlands County Sheriff’s Office Explorers Post 2247 made history a few weeks ago. The cadets captured their first-ever team title at the quarterly Delegates competition in Clay County, dominating the shooting events. The win follows months of intensive training with HCSO instructors, and nine cadets earned top-three individual finishes. The team recently presented their trophy Continue reading