News Update for 8/13/25
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 August 29th at 2 p.m. Get the details on DemandStar or by calling the Sebring Airport Authority.
South Florida State College has received a $15,000 grant from the William G. and Marie Selby Foundation to fund scholarships for DeSoto County students. Matched dollar-for-dollar by the SFSC Foundation, the total scholarship pool is now $30,000. Awards range from $750 to $1,500, depending on course load, and are available for the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 terms. Eligible students must be DeSoto County residents, graduates of DeSoto County High School, and meet GPA and financial need requirements. For details, visit SFSC’s DeSoto Campus or call 863-993-1757.
A new mobile clinic is rolling into Highlands County to make pet care more affordable. Southwest Florida Spay Neuter Services, founded by Dr. Kerstin Martin del Campo, is offering low-cost spay and neuter surgeries starting August 20 at Highlands County Animal Control in Sebring. Prices start at just $25 for cats and $50 for dogs, by appointment only. The goal? Reduce pet surrenders and euthanasia rates across Southwest Florida. To schedule, call 941-889-6777 or visit swflspay.org.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office credits social media with helping deputies find those involved in a riot. The sheriff’s office announced yesterday eight men were arrested after a violent disturbance over a week ago at Lake Winterset in Winter Haven. Deputies say the investigation advanced significantly after a cellphone video of the incident was posted online Sunday. According to investigators, there were several small children nearby as the men threw punches and kicked each other. Two men wound up being knocked unconscious. The eight suspects range in age from 17 to 40. The PCSO says these actions corrupted public morals, outraged the sense of public decency and disturbed the peace.