Local News from News Talk 730

A Highlands County deputy is credited with stopping a violent incident after hearing a woman screaming for help from a moving SUV in Lake Placid. Deputies say 51-year-old Markyrie McCray was pulled over after allegedly assaulting the woman inside the vehicle, leaving her with serious head injuries. She was taken to the hospital after losing Continue reading

A 33-year-old Sebring man accused in a 2022 fatal beating will proceed to trial after a judge denied his request for self-defense immunity. Jeff Danley is charged in the death of Richard David MacBain III following an August incident after the two had been drinking at a local bar. Prosecutors say Ring camera video and Continue reading

Lake Placid held its Town Council and Mayoral elections yesterday. Up for grabs, the Mayor’s office and two Town Council seats. The town has a new Mayor … Colleen Charles defeated Incumbent John Holbrook for the position by a wide margin. For the two Town Council seats, Council member Nell Frewin-Hayes was re-elected to her Continue reading

Polk County deputies are investigating a disturbing case after nine cows were shot in a rural pasture near Fort Meade. The incident happened overnight on March 18th along Lake Buffum Road West, with the property owner discovering multiple animals dead and others critically injured the next morning. Authorities say several cows had to be euthanized Continue reading

A new draft plan from Highlands County School Superintendent Brenda Longshore proposes cutting 19 district-level positions for the 2026–2027 school year. The reductions focus on administrative, instructional, and support roles at the district level, including positions in academics, transportation, maintenance, and food services. School-based staff are not included in this draft. The School Board will Continue reading