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Updates were recently shared by the Highlands County Sheriff’s Office regarding the March 8th murder of 21-year-old Elijah Daley at the Ramada Inn in Lake Placid. Five people have now been arrested in connection to the murder. Authorities say the suspects include the alleged shooter, getaway driver, and three individuals who helped orchestrate a robbery…

A homicide investigation is underway in Lake Placid after 21-year-old Elijah Daley was found dead early Thursday morning at the Ramada Inn on U.S. 27. Highlands County detectives were on scene, gathering evidence from Room 224. Daley’s mother suspects the murder may be linked to the armed theft of his dirt bike the day before.…

A Sebring man is behind bars after a dramatic standoff following a shooting at Dave T’s Burgers. Police say 41-year-old Gene Andrew Phillips fired shots at a man trying to leave the restaurant on May 2nd, then fled the scene in a friend’s SUV. Officers later found him hiding in a nearby home’s attic, where…

A tragic incident occurred late Friday night in Sebring when a southbound CSX train struck and killed 47-year-old Highlands County resident Manuel Antonio Marquez, who was sitting on the tracks. Sebring Police say the train’s conductor and engineer spotted Marquez just north of Helena Avenue and attempted to stop, sounding the horn, but were unable…

The American Legion Post 69 in Avon Park is raising funds to honor veterans with wreaths this holiday season. A chicken dinner fundraiser will be held Saturday, May 17th, starting at 1:00PM. The meals will be $17- the cost of one wreath. Meals include a ½ chicken, potato salad, coleslaw, dessert, and drink — all…

A Highlands County senior citizen has fallen victim to a nationwide scam involving fake FTC agents. The 72-year-old woman was tricked into handing over $15,000 in cash to a man posing as a federal agent. Deputies say 34-year-old Huisheng He, a Chinese national, told the victim she owed money to the FTC and faced false…

Avon Park City Council unanimously approved the $19,799 purchase of an MC4Core Mobile Collection Unit for the Utilities Department this week. Utilities Manager Joseph Sliva explained the new unit would provide backup for the city’s current 10-year-old meter collector and improve efficiency in utility billing. The cost will come from the Capital Improvement fund for…

The Avon Park City Council voted 3-2 to eliminate the long-debated Sunday morning alcohol sales ban, previously restricting sales from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. The change follows public pressure and a shift in stance from Deputy Mayor Jim Barnard. A second reading will be held May 12 at 6 p.m. to finalize the decision.…

A routine traffic stop in Fort Meade on Saturday led to a serious drug-related arrest for an Avon Park woman. Deputies pulled over 42-year-old Heather Darlene Rimes for a window tint violation. During the stop, they discovered her license had been revoked and observed signs of impairment. A search of the vehicle uncovered suspected methamphetamine…

The School Board of Highlands County is bracing for a projected $3.5 million shortfall over the next two years, driven by declining enrollment, rising health insurance costs, and diverted tax dollars for school choice scholarships. Today, the board will hold an initial budget workshop, and will outline steps to restore financial stability, including hiring freezes,…