A Sebring man was pronounced dead Sunday afternoon at the Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center in Davenport, after his 1995 Chevrolet van veered off U.S. 27 North and crashed into a pasture near Haines City. ...more

November 4, 2008

A Sebring man was pronounced dead Sunday afternoon at the Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center in Davenport, after his 1995 Chevrolet van veered off U.S. 27 North and crashed into a pasture near Haines City. ...more

November 3, 2008

A man wanted by police in a Haines City rape case turned himself in Tuesday and was released today on bail. Hazell Stoudemire Jr., a registered sex offender, turned himself in at the Polk County Jail, Capt. Mervin Stewart said. He was charged with sexual battery, kidnapping and aggravated assault, all felonies, and battery, a misdemeanor. ...more

October 9, 2008

A woman was sexually battered in her home, kidnapped and assaulted a second time before her attacker fled, according to the Haines City Police Department. ...more

October 4, 2008

Despite the inactive hurricane season that is coming to an end, our local American Red Cross Chapter has experienced much activity so far this summer. After participating in a mass casualty drill in April, as well as sending a local volunteer to assist with floods in Minnesota, we continued to provide immediate relief to local families who lost everything in home fires. Our Red Cross has been there when needed. The local chapter would not be able to provide its many services without the many dedicated volunteers and donors who help the Red Cross everyday. Local donors have come through this season, whether it was students at the Teen Masquerade Ball in Sebring, customers at the Fall Garage Sale at the Red Cross office, or riders and sponsors with the annual Ride for the Red Motorcycle Poker Run, which brought in 600 riders from Polk and Highlands Counties, and riders from around and outside Florida. ...more

November 25, 2007