Local News from News Talk 730

A 300-acre brush fire near Turkey Track Road and County Road 731 in the Venus area was fully contained Tuesday night after crews from Highlands County Fire Rescue and the Florida Forest Service battled the wind-driven blaze for several hours. No homes or buildings were threatened. While smoke and flames remained visible within the containment Continue reading

Highlands County Fire Rescue is expected to ask commissioners today to approve the purchase of two new tanker trucks. The 2026 E-One vehicles, costing more than $2 million, would provide additional water capacity for emergency responses in areas without nearby hydrants and help strengthen fire protection efforts throughout the county. Despite concerns from teachers, the Continue reading

A decision is expected this week following Friday’s hearing over the legal challenge to Avon Park’s recall election. Circuit Judge Peter Estrada has directed attorneys to submit their final written arguments by Tuesday before issuing a ruling. The case centers on whether the wording on recall petitions for Mayor Garrett Anderson, Deputy Mayor Jim Barnard, Continue reading

Highlands County Emergency Management and the Public Information Office will host the county’s first Caregivers Preparedness Workshop on Thursday, July 30th from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Bert J. Harris Jr. Agricultural Center in Sebring. The free workshop will help caregivers prepare for emergencies, learn about local resources including Alert Highlands and the Continue reading

A key court hearing is scheduled Friday in the ongoing effort to recall three Avon Park elected officials. A Highlands County judge will hear an emergency motion seeking to stop the August 4th recall election involving Mayor Garrett Anderson, Deputy Mayor Jim Barnard, and Councilwoman Brittany McGuire. The motion argues the recall petitions are legally Continue reading