Local News from News Talk 730

Despite an active storm season in Florida, ag experts say that citrus crop damage from Hurricane Milton that while significant, could have been a lot worse. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services estimates that Milton caused between $1.5 to $2.5 billion dollars in damage to Florida’s citrus crops, equipment and structures. The worst Continue reading

Officials at Lakeview Memorial Gardens are pushing to get final donations of wreaths for the Holiday season before the Wednesday, December 4th deadline. The goal is to provide a wreath for each Veteran buried there. With over 700 already donated, officials are seeking a total of 1000. The wreaths will be laid at the cemetery Continue reading

A study aimed at measuring how a growing population in Highlands County will affect transportation, parks and recreation, library, fire and rescue efforts, and other public services has been approved by the Highlands County Commissioners. The study is an effort determine if or which costs the County will cover with its impact fees. On November Continue reading

An arrest has been made in the deadly shooting that happened Monday night in Avon Park. Eric Von Ferguson Jr. is facing charges of second-degree murder, discharging a firearm from a vehicle, and destroying evidence in connection to the crime. The victim, 18-year-old Carlos Manuel Fuentes, was found by deputies, lying on the ground at Continue reading

An investigation into a fatal shooting in Avon Park Monday night, is underway. Highlands County Sheriff’s Office Deputies were dispatched to a basketball court on Fred Connor Street where they found an adult male lying on the ground, the apparent victim of gunshot wounds. He was later pronounced dead at the hospital. Initial reports indicate Continue reading