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The long-awaited trial for Virgil Lee West began Wednesday in Highlands County. West is charged with first degree murder, attempted first degree murder, shooting into a vehicle and tampering with evidence from an incident that occurred in Lorida on July 14th, 2015. Prosecutors say West was the shooter and his actions resulted in the death…

Improvements may be on the horizon for Arbuckle Creek Bridge in Sebring. On August 20th, County Commissioners voted to approve funding for a structural analysis of the aging bridge built in 1965. The bridge has caused trucks and trailers to bounce when travelling at high speeds. Project manager Richard Oujevolk told commissioners that there several…

With less than a 26% voter turnout in Highlands County yesterday, the unofficial election results are in. Sheriff Paul Blackman had an overwhelming lead over his opposition John Singha garnering 83.47% of votes and will be re-elected for a 3rd term as Highlands County Sheriff. Incumbent Brenda Longshore seems to have clinched another term as…

The Highlands County Supervisor of Elections will have polls open today from 7:00AM-7:00PM, at 25 precints in the county. Registered Voters are encouraged to check their voter registration card to vote at the precint assigned to them. Precint information can also be found online at VoteHighlands.gov or by visitng the Supervisor of Elections Office at…

A health alert has been issued for the presence of blue-green algae in Lake Glenada at the boat ramp in Avon Park. The alert was issued due to a water sample taken on August 13th. The public is advised to use caution and avoid exposure in and around Lake Glenada. This alert is the fifth…

A Sebring woman pleaded guilty yesterday to two counts of DUI manslaughter and three counts of DUI with serious bodily injury, stemming from a deadly head on crash on the night of January 17, 2022. Zasha Colon was driving the wrong way on Sebring Parkway while drunk, resulting in the head on crash that killed…

There will soon be a new pet shelter option for residents in Highlands County. The Highlands County Sheriff’s Office will soon construct a new air-conditioned building to safely house family pets during storms that require evacuation. The shelter will be at the Animal Services Complex off Haywood Taylor BLVD. in Sebring. When there are no…

The trial is underway in the case of a Marion County woman accused of killing her neighbor last summer. Opening statements began early yesterday after an all-white jury consisting of four women and two men were seated in the case of Susan Lorincz. She is accused of shooting A.J. Owens, a Black woman, through the…

Central Florida cities are cracking down on speeding in school zones this year by implementing speed enforcement cameras. Eustis Police Chief Craig Capri said Eustis is the first city in Florida to install the devices and that some drivers are already experiencing the consequences of speeding through the zones. Capri said one driver had five…

Avon Park’s CRA Communications and Project Coordinator Shawn K. Holiday was terminated Friday morning after serving 11 months in the role. Reportedly, Holiday stated that the termination was due to a violation of city policy but didn’t give any further explanation. Avon Park Interim City Manager Christian Hardman and Human Resources director Denise Koger also…