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Published October 01News Update for 10/01/2026
The Highlands County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit and the State Attorney’s Office say two sex offenders have recently been sentenced to prison in separate cases. Jamarkis Lamon Allen received 15 years for unlawful sexual activity with a minor and aggravated battery…
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Published September 22News Update for 09/22/26
A water main break in Lake Placid’s Tomoka Heights area has prompted a boil water notice. The town says water service may be interrupted or temporarily discolored while repairs are underway. Residents should boil tap water for at least one minute before drinking, cooking,…
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Published September 21News Update for 09/21/26
A Sebring man is facing multiple felony drug charges after a traffic stop in Winter Haven. Police say they stopped a car after it repeatedly drifted out of its lane, then found more than 77 grams of cannabis, a digital scale and pills that tested positive for MDMA.…
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Published September 18News Update for 09/18/26
A 35-year-old Avon Park man is facing multiple charges after deputies say he fled from a traffic stop Wednesday and hid inside an area home. The Highlands County Sheriff’s Office says James Qwantarious Terrell was arrested September 16th after deputies found him hanging through…
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Published September 14News Update for 09/14/26
A Highlands County man involved in the case surrounding a deadly 2025 rollover crash has been arrested again — this time over alleged threats sent by cellphone. Deputies say Gabriel Monroe Kennedy showed up at an ex-girlfriend’s Sebring home, refused to leave at first, then…
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Published September 09News Update for 09/09/26
A deadly head-on collision involving two vehicles brought northbound U.S. 27 in South Sebring to a standstill Tuesday night. The crash happened near Tauchens Road, forcing all northbound lanes closed as emergency crews worked the scene. A medical helicopter responded and…
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Published September 07News Update for 09/07/26
A 39-year-old Sebring man is facing attempted murder and firearms charges following an August 24th shooting outside a Family Dollar on North Ridgewood Drive. Police say Terrance Eubanks fired a rifle at a man leaving the store, striking him in the leg. Investigators recovered…
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Published August 25News Update for 08/25/26
Sebring Police are investigating a shooting that happened Monday night near Sebring Parkway and North Ridgewood Drive. Police say one person suffered a gunshot wound. Both directions of Sebring Parkway were temporarily closed between North Ridgewood and Grapefruit Avenue while…
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Published August 21News Update for 08/21/26
A 24-year-old Miami man is facing multiple felony charges after Highlands County detectives say he traveled to Lake Placid to meet a 15-year-old girl for sex. Investigators say Franklin Leonel Uriarte communicated with the girl through a dating app after she told him she was…