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Sad news ahead of this week’s celebration marking the very first race at Sebring. Eldridge Pollard, one of the event’s co–grand marshals, has passed away at the age of 96. Pollard and Legare Smoak both served as firefighters during the inaugural race at the Sebring Air Terminal in 1950. Racing officials call his passing a…

Four teenagers are facing charges after authorities say they forced their way into a Sebring home and threatened the occupant’s life. Investigators with the Highlands County Sheriff’s Office report the group returned to the home armed with a handgun, pointed the weapon at the victim, and ransacked parts of the residence. Three suspects are charged…

Highlands County residents are reminded that residential trash and bulk waste collection will proceed as normally scheduled today, but no collection services will be provided tomorrow on Christmas Day. Customers normally scheduled for Thursday will receive service on Friday, while Friday customers will be collected on Saturday, resulting in a one-day shift for the remainder…

Highlands County Fire Rescue contained a brush fire that broke out yesterday afternoon near Henry Drive in Venus. Crews were called out around 3 p.m., working alongside the Florida Forest Service. The fire burned about three acres, destroying one residential structure and several outbuildings. No injuries were reported, and the cause remains under investigation. Officials…

A judge has granted a two-month continuance in the capital murder case against Diane Mack, stemming from a child abuse death investigation in Highlands County. Her defense attorney says he needs more time to review hundreds of hours of security video collected from Mack’s home. Prosecutors say the footage documents ongoing abuse and neglect leading…

There is still time—but not much—to make a difference for local veterans this holiday season. Lake Placid Western Wear is hosting a gift-tag drive to benefit veterans in need through the Veterans Services of Highlands County. Shoppers can take a tag, purchase a gift, and return both by tomorrow, December 20th. The store is located…

New details have been released in a fatal shooting under investigation in Sebring. Police say the incident happened Tuesday night around 7:35 at a home on Melady Avenue. Officers found an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Life-saving efforts were made, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators say the shooting stemmed…

Sebring police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened last night in the area of Melady Avenue. Officers responded just before 8 p.m., where a large law enforcement presence remained on scene for several hours. Authorities say the incident was isolated and there was no threat to the community. Residents were asked to avoid the…

A new apartment complex could be coming to north Sebring.City Council is set to review a proposal for Freedom Lake Apartments, a 30-unit development planned for State Road 17 North, between the Sebring Parkway and the highway. The project would require zoning and land-use changes and lists proposed rents starting around $1,375 a month. Access…

Highlands County Sheriff’s Office Explorers Post 2247 made history a few weeks ago. The cadets captured their first-ever team title at the quarterly Delegates competition in Clay County, dominating the shooting events. The win follows months of intensive training with HCSO instructors, and nine cadets earned top-three individual finishes. The team recently presented their trophy…