Local News from News Talk 730

Highlands County deputies, Sebring Police, and school officials are warning students after two separate incidents involving fake firearms this week. Authorities say one student pointed an unloaded flare gun at another student at Sebring High School, while five teens were detained after witnesses reported what appeared to be a gun being pointed from a moving Continue reading

The Sebring Fire Department, Sebring Police Department and the City of Sebring have canceled the Splash Day portion of Saturday’s 9th Annual Kids Bicycle Rodeo and Splash Day due to Modified Phase III “Extreme” water shortage restrictions. Organizers say the Bicycle Rodeo will still take place May 16th, and families are encouraged to bring their Continue reading

A 21-year-old Sebring man, Tyron Amon Fred Weatherspoon, was arrested Monday after deputies say he accidentally shot a 17-year-old girl in the leg inside a Lake Placid home on Lincoln Road NE. Authorities say the victim was airlifted to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Investigators report the man was handling a pistol when it discharged, Continue reading

A Highlands County Sheriff’s Office deputy was arrested Monday morning after a minor crash at Sebring Parkway and Kenilworth Boulevard, officials said. Deputy Lars Kirkegard allegedly left the scene and was later charged with DUI and leaving the scene of a crash involving property damage. The Florida Highway Patrol made the arrest around 10 a.m. Continue reading

A former Sebring High School teacher is facing three felony charges following an investigation by the Highlands County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities arrested 26-year-old Chandler Gowan Tuesday on charges including soliciting a romantic relationship with a student and unauthorized access to student records. Investigators say Gowan allegedly gave a 14-year-old student a note asking, “Do you Continue reading