Posts by Sebring Radio

Over a dozen people from Central Florida will directly benefit from one of President Trump’s first acts in office. On Monday, Trump granted pardons to about 15-hundred people involved in the January 6th riot. The Orlando Sentinel reports at least 16 of them are from Central Florida. One of them is former police officer Nathan…

Highlands County’s 2025 Tourism Awards are now open for nominations. Visit Sebring and Highlands County Tourist Development Council will be hosting the 6th Annual Winner’s Circle Tourism Awards later this year in May. The awards highlight exceptional individuals that have had a great impact on the county’s hospitality and tourism industries and that have fostered…

Reported thefts of road signs in Frostproof have led to the arrest of two brothers. 66-year-old Tony Maloy and 76-year-old Marvin Maloy, both of Frostproof, were both taken into custody Friday January 16th, following a brief investigation that started on Wednesday the 15th. A concerned citizen reported seeing a man in a black Chevy truck,…

A Lake Placid woman has been arrested on a warrant from Levy County. The warrant was issued after an investigation into Megan Del Castillo’s alleged mishandling of funds collected from fundraising activities hosted by the Chiefland Middle/High School Cheerleading team. Castillo, who was the coach, is accused of stealing over $11,000 dollars. The discrepancies were…

The precautionary BOIL WATER NOTICE issued on Monday January 13th, for the west side of 27 at Thunderbird Road going north to Schumacher Road and the east side of 27 at Thunderbird Road going north to Whisper Lake Blvd. was rescinded late Wednesday afternoon. Although water was restored quickly to the areas affected after a…

Tuesday saw the start of The State vs. Lakenya Phillips in Highlands County. Phillips, a Kansas resident, is accused of attempted felony murder with a deadly weapon, resisting an officer with violence, child abuse and second-degree murder, after an incident that occurred in December of 2023. The incident culminated in a Highlands County Sheriff’s deputy…

A precautionary boil water notice is now in effect for parts of Sebring after a watermain on US 27 was hit Monday morning, causing a loss of pressure. The areas affected are the west side of 27 at Thunderbird Road going north to Shumacher Road and the east side of 27 at Thunderbird Road going…

A motorcyclist was injured Saturday morning in a two-vehicle accident on State Road 17 between Home Avenue and Arbuckle Creek Road, when a GMC pickup failed to yield the right of way. The pickup truck was reportedly exiting a private driveway and pulled into the path of the motorcycle, causing the motorcyclist to lay down…

An alleged drug trafficker was arrested Wednesday after a late-night traffic stop in Sebring. Around 11:23 PM, a Chevy Silverado was pulled over near US 27 and Flare Road after it was observed speeding and failing to signal. K-9 Goose was on scene during the stop and alerted to the presence of narcotics. A search…

Lake Placid residents will now have an extra option when disposing of their live Christmas Trees this year. Local organization Keep Lake Placid Beautiful is sponsoring a recycling event in which one lucky resident dropping off will have the chance to win a $100 gift card. Live Christmas trees can be dropped off through January…