Local News from NewsTalk 730

Two “super speeders” learned the hard way that Highlands County roads aren’t racetracks. Deputies say one woman was caught flying down U.S. 27 in a minivan at 102 miles per hour — with her teenage daughter in the passenger seat! She got a criminal citation and a date with the judge instead of a trip Continue reading

After months of investigation into the Brickell Building sale, the Avon Park City Council voted 3–0 to send a 73-page report to Governor Ron DeSantis — a move that could lead to the suspension of Mayor Garrett Anderson and his sister, Councilwoman Brittany McGuire, for alleged abuse of power. The report, which has already been Continue reading

More local Ford dealerships have given back to the community in a big way! As part of Ford Motor Company’s global “Fill a Ford — Help Impact Lives” campaign, employees across Highlands and Hardee Counties rolled up their sleeves to help fight hunger. Alan Jay Ford of Sebring collected 720 pounds of nonperishable food, and Continue reading

A tragic crash in Sebring Monday afternoon claimed the life of a 44-year-old local man. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the man was driving a truck westbound on State Road 66 around 1:48 p.m. when a car driven by a 62-year-old Sebring woman attempted a left turn onto Sparta Road, entering his path. The Continue reading

The American Legion Post 69 in Avon Park is inviting the community to come together for a Wreaths Across America fundraiser on Saturday, October 18th, from 1 to 3 p.m. For just $17, guests can enjoy a roast beef dinner while helping fund wreaths to honor local veterans at Lakeview Memorial Gardens. The event will Continue reading