Local News from News Talk 730

Last night in Sebring, emergency crews responded to reports of missing divers in Lake Jackson near City Pier Beach. Authorities say multiple agencies are involved in the search, including police, fire, wildlife, and sheriff’s units. As of 11:53 p.m., search efforts were still ongoing and the public was urged to avoid the area while first Continue reading

>>> HCSO Investigating Several Vehicle Burglaries The Highlands County Sheriff’s Office is investigating several vehicle burglaries in the Sun N Lake Area that took place on Tuesday, April 21. They’re looking at specific streets, including Tangier St., Urbino St., Cadagua St., Perugia Ave, and Mercado Dr. Anyone in the area is asked to check their Continue reading

>>> Driver Arrested in Crash that Injured Several Passengers A Port St. Lucy teen was arrested in Highlands County Saturday after a single vehicle crash along South West Rucks Dairy Road injured several passengers. Officials say the driver, identified as Robert Oyd Lee Venegas, lost control of his ford escape while traveling North on Rucks Continue reading

>>> Second Draft of District Staffing Plan sees more cuts Superintendent Brenda Longshore has drafted the latest version of the district’s staffing plan for the upcoming school year, and the latest version sees 62 positions being cut. Nearly 43 school level positions would be eliminated, including 31 instructional positions and about 12 support positions. According Continue reading

>>> How to avoid property fraud The Highlands County Clerk of the Circuit court and Comptrollers Office can help you stay alert and prevent property fraud. They offer a free service to alert property owners when a deed or other land related records are filed under their name using official parameters. Residents can register using Continue reading