Bowling manufacturer Kegel, whose original headquarters was in Highlands County for more than 20 years, has launched a new product that is making its debut at a Sebring pet store. ...more

March 29, 2009

TAMPA - A man wanted in a May 24 triple slaying at an Auburndale night club was arrested today in Jamaica, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said. ...more

June 23, 2008

The man wanted in connection with a triple slaying at an Auburndale bar and music venue early Saturday morning has fled to another country, Polk County sheriff's detectives said. ...more

May 29, 2008

LAKELAND - The man wanted in connection with a triple slaying at an Auburndale bar and music venue early Saturday morning has fled to another country, detectives with the Polk County Sheriff's Office said. ...more

May 28, 2008

TAMPA -- A dustup over music more than two weeks ago may be related to the triple homicide inside an Auburndale bar over the weekend, a shooting that claimed the lives of two Bay area DJs and another man who was tagging along with them at the show. Antone Neely and Michael Rittigan made up the DJ duo that worked for Poison Dart, a company owned by Richard "Kirky-C" Salmon. Salmon said the shooting might have had roots in a fight that happened at the Thunderbird on May 9 during a show the DJs were hosting. ...more

May 27, 2008

Polk County detectives continued searching today for suspects in a shooting that left three men dead in an Auburndale bar early Saturday morning. ...more

May 25, 2008

Three people are killed in an early morning shooting at an Auburndale bar. ...more

May 24, 2008

SEBRING — Instead of saying "I love you" with a Christmas kitten this year, how about a ball python, a scorpion, or even one of those warm, fuzzy tarantulas? That's what Highlands County pet shops are offering as gifts, and yes, they may make the season bright for some new pet owner. But, said Charles Bronson, Florida's agriculture commissioner, "Consumers should also consider suitability when purchasing an animal. "For example, some breeds of dogs may be less appropriate if there are infants or young children in a home," Bronson said. Likewise, consumers may want to think twice before purchasing a large animal if they live in a small dwelling Paul Antone disagrees in part. He's the owner of Arcade Pet Stop in Sebring. Instead of choosing against a breed of dog, he suggests asking about the background of the dog and the breeder. Any dog can bite, and any kitten can scratch. ...more

December 10, 2007