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Colorado officials plead not guilty in Elijah McClain case
Black Lives Matter · Highlands County

Colorado officials plead not guilty in Elijah McClain case

57% Left coverage: 7 sources
A group of police officers and paramedics have pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from the role they are accused of playing in the death of a 23-year-old Black man who was forcibly restrained and injected with a powerful sedative called ketamine. The five entered their pleas Friday. They were indicted by a state grand jury on manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide and other charges in 2021. Two years earlier, Elijah McClain died after b…See the Story
Xaver lawyer: Need 11 more months to trial
Sebring · Sebring

Xaver lawyer: Need 11 more months to trial

SEBRING — The lawyer representing SunTrust Bank shooter Zephen Xaver – once again citing personal reasons – told a judge Tuesday that she won’t be ready for trial for 11 more months.See the Story
SFSC graduates fire science and Emergency Medical Services students
Avon Park · Avon Park

SFSC graduates fire science and Emergency Medical Services students

AVON PARK — South Florida State College graduated a class of eight students from its fire science program, 10 students from its paramedic program, and seven students from its Emergency Medical Technician program during an evening ceremony at the Alan…See the Story

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US & Canada · Sebring

Sebring bank massacre: Trial date set for Zephen Xaver after delay

100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Zephen Xaver was charged with five counts of premeditated murder. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty. The trial was delayed last year because of staffing issues at the public defender's office. Xaver reportedly told responding officers, voices told me to do it.See the Story
Lake Placid, Florida · Lake Placid

Fun starts Saturday at the Lake Placid Country Fair

LAKE PLACID — The 57th annual Lake Placid Country Fair will kick off this Saturday at DeVane Park. Fair festivities will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both weekend days.See the Story
Highlands County · Highlands County

Lake Country Cruisers coldest Car & Bike Show ever

It wasn’t “cool” the weekend of Jan. 14, it was cold! But that didn’t keep around 75 hardy souls from coming out for the Lake Country Cruisers Car & Bike Show at the Lake Placid American Legion. All of Florida…See the Story
Highlands County · Highlands County

Test your balance with Half Moon Yoga Pose

To initiate “Half Moon Yoga Pose,” stand against a wall, reach one leg straight out to the side against the wall and reach the arm on the same side up to the sky. Extend the opposite arm down to the…See the Story
Sebring · Sebring

Prepare to see hydrants flushing

SEBRING — If you’ve noticed fire hydrants getting flushed out and inspected in your neighborhood, you’re not alone.See the Story
Sebring · Sebring

Ferris wheel starts turning Friday

SEBRING — The Midway’s call will be answered by thousands of residents as the 86th annual Highlands County Fair opens at 5 p.m. Friday. The fair will run through Feb. 11. The fairground is at 781 Magnolia Ave.See the Story
Murder · Sebring

Jan. 6 defendant Ryan Nichols granted pretrial release

100% Center coverage: 2 sources
Ryan Nichols was ordered released by U.S. District Judge Thomas Hogan. Hogan said he still considered Nichols a danger to the community. The judge rejected prosecutors' bid to have Nichols transferred to a facility in Lewisburg, Va., saying that facility has experienced similar issues with access to evidence.See the Story
Sebring · Sebring

Wellington man facing multiple sexual assault charges

100% Left coverage: 1 sources
A 40-year-old Wellington man was arrested and charged with multiple sex crimes on Thursday after a standoff in an Attalla motel, according to police.See the Story

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