Special Mother’s Day Message
On this Mother’s Day, Newzy Neighbor proudly honors all the mothers whose love, strength, and dedication form the foundation of our homes and communities.Today,...
Repeat Offender Sentenced: Sexual Predator Gets 15 Years for Failing to Register—Again
Sexual predator Erric Leroy Pressley was arrested in November for not following his registration requirements. Yesterday, he was found guilty of three counts of...
Scammer Busted: Serial Con Artist Huisheng He Lands in Polk Jail After Fake Law...
This is a great description of a classic type of scam one of our residents unfortunately fell for last year. The suspect, 34-year-old Huisheng...
Highlands County Sheriff’s Office Is Hiring Detention Support Officers
We have an opening for a Detention Support Officer! Why settle for just a job when you can start a career with great benefits...
Missing Endangered Person In Sebring
The Sebring Police Department is currently looking for a missing adult, Matthew Vierling (pictured below). Matthew was last seen in the area of Bossie...
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Record 126-Day Gulf Red Snapper Recreational Season for 2025
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced a record-breaking 126-day Gulf Red Snapper recreational season for 2025, the longest season since Florida assumed management of Gulf...
FWC Reminder: Recreational Harvest Of Gulf Greater Amberjack Remains Closed During May
As a friendly reminder for anglers, recreational harvest of greater amberjack remains closed May 1-31 in Gulf state waters.
Last year, the Florida Fish and...
Statewide Alligator Harvest Program and Alligator Super Hunt
The application periods for the Statewide Alligator Harvest Program and the Alligator Super Hunt opened last Friday, May 2, at 10 a.m. ET! All...
Sebring Police Department Reminds Residents of Year-Round Water Restrictions
The Sebring Police Department Code Enforcement Division wants to educate the community on the current Southwest Florida Water Management District Water Restrictions. These are...
Suspect In Stabbing Has Been Arrested
AVON PARK -- The suspect in a stabbing that took place on Main Street in Avon Park Thursday morning is in jail.
Adolfo Herrera Martinez,...
