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A Highlands County pool contractor has been ordered to repay customers he defrauded. On August 11, Timothy Robert Eaton pleaded no contest to seven felony counts after taking tens of thousands of dollars in deposits for in-ground pools he never built. Eaton was sentenced to 10 years of probation and must pay restitution to victims,…

An Avon Park corrections officer is facing charges after deputies say a domestic dispute turned violent. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, 29-year-old Artavis Pierce struck a woman in the face twice during an argument inside their Lakeland home. Investigators noted visible injuries on the victim. Pierce was arrested and charged with domestic violence…

The City of Sebring has sent a proposed ground lease agreement for its municipal golf course to the Blackmon family’s attorney, including a $1 purchase option. The lease would begin October 1, 2026, with the Blackmon’s required to invest at least $250,000 in improvements during the first five years. The deal also includes protections for…

An irate parent was arrested at Woodlawn Elementary School in Sebring Tuesday afternoon. Police say the parent refused to follow student pickup procedures and became confrontational with school staff during dismissal. When asked to leave by administrators and School Resource Officer Diego Serrano, the parent refused and was taken into custody. The parent faces charges…

A Sebring police cruiser was among the vehicles damaged in a crash Monday afternoon at U.S. 27 and Flare Road. Three people were taken to local hospitals as a precaution. Investigators say a Ford pickup pulling a trailer was struck by an Acura sedan, pushing the truck into the police SUV waiting in the turn…

A murder suspect wanted out of Hendry County is now behind bars after a Highlands County Sheriff’s tactical anti-crime unit tracked him down in Sebring Thursday night. Deputies arrested 29-year-old Darrius Jamar Treadwell, who’s accused of fatally shooting a man in Clewiston on July 5th. He was wanted on multiple warrants, including second-degree murder and…

The Lake Placid Town Council has rejected a proposal to explore consolidating police services with the Highlands County Sheriff’s Office. The idea was to review potential cost savings, as the police department now accounts for nearly half of the town’s budget. Supporters called it a chance to find efficiencies, while opponents warned it could lead…

Sebring Regional Airport is inviting a local restaurant operator to bring a full-service eatery right into the terminal — a prime spot to serve travelers, pilots, and neighbors alike. This high-visibility location is part of a growing aviation hub that helps power over $421 million in economic impact for our community. Bids are due by…

A tragic accident in Sebring Sunday morning has left a 77-year-old man dead. Police say it happened just before eleven in the parking lot of the north Sebring Publix. Investigators say an 89-year-old driver, backing his Ford pickup, became confused and made a full circle in reverse — hitting the man and a store mobility…

Highlands County Fire Rescue responded Thursday morning to a serious bee swarm incident in south Avon Park. A person trimming trees was stung multiple times and became stranded mid-air as the swarm intensified. Special Operations crews and Avon Park Fire’s Ladder 5 worked together to safely reach the victim and transport them to a local…