Local News from News Talk 730

Should Avon Park city council members get help from taxpayers on filling out the newly required Form 6? That question will be up for discussion this evening when the city council meets for their regular session. The new form is much more intrusive and complex than former public disclosure forms. Some council members have expresed Continue reading

Highlands County Sheriff’s detectives are working a shooting incident. It occurred shortly before 8:30 last night in Avon Park at West Pleasant and Summit streets during a verbal altercation. The victim was flown out to a trauma center with what were described as non-life threatening injuries. No arrests have yet been made Authorities still are Continue reading

Problems in Polk County for a former Avon Park city manager. Maria Sutherland has been fired from her post as the Fort Meade Assistant City Manager. Interim Fort Meade City Manager Dustin Burke said he let Sutherland go due to what he termed "mismanagement in several areas." The action happened after Burke said he had Continue reading

Today and tomorrow will be the final times for those wishing to view The Wreaths Across America Educational Exhibit. It will be open from 10am until 7pm at the Lakeshore Mall. The 48-foot exhibit is equipped with a 24-person screening room that will show videos with a number of interactive computers as well. Organizers say Continue reading

Those wanting to learn more about what veterans have done for our country will have an opportunity to learn more beginning tomorrow. The Wreaths Across America Educational Exhibit arrived by escort today at the Lakeshore Mall, and will be open to the pubic tomorrow, Wednesday and Thursday from 10am until 7pm. The 48-foot exhibit is Continue reading