D and D "Live"

08/20/2026

🚨 SPECIAL EDITION OF "D&D LIVE" — THIS FRIDAY! 🚨

This Friday, August 21st (8–10 AM), join Don Elwell (Dan's out of town) for a special edition of "D&D Live" w/ Highlands County Administrator Laurie Hurner and members of the County Executive Team — live in the studio to break down the hot County Topics everyone's talking about:

🗑️ Solid Waste Assessment increase of $44 / yr.
🚒 Fire Assessment and the future of EMS/Fire Response
💰 2026-2027 County Budget
📈 Economic Development & New Projects Coming
🏖️ Possible County TDC Proposed Projects
🏘️ Sun 'n Lake Improvement District..and much more!

And of course — bring YOUR phone calls too. Got a question for the County Administrator, county commissioner or Executive Team? Call in live at (863) 385-9985.

📻 Tune in Friday, 8-10 AM:

Newstalk 730AM
95.3FM
Streaming live at NewsTalk730AM.com

Don't miss it!

08/14/2026

LAST DAY of Candidate Forums……and we’re finishing strong!

The county’s largest audience for candidate forums / debates concludes this morning with TWO 1-Hr. Forums, starting at 8am!!

There are 3 Candidates scheduled to appear in Hour #1 as those vying for School Board, District #5 square off while the two vying for Highlands County Commissioner, District #4 will take center stage at 9am.

We’ve had some great questions for the forums so far, with quite a few more lined up today!

Hope you can tune in!!

08/13/2026

VOTER TURNOUT ALERT: So far, voter turnout looks REALLY low.......just over 9% of our county's registered voters have voted so far. That includes ALL vote-by-mail AND Early Voting so far......with just 3 Early Voting days left!! More than ever, EVERY vote counts!!

REMINDER: Our "D&D Live" Candidate Series forum for ALL candidates for Highlands County School Board, District #1 will broadcast LIVE tomorrow / Thursday at 8am! Be an informed voter!!

Tune in at newstalk730am, 95.3FM or online @ newstalk730am.com
"See" you tomorrow morning on the radio!

This week, we've got not one, but THREE live candidate forums / mini-debates scheduled!!

The 1st 1-Hour forum is at 8am on Thursday between the candidates for HC School Board, District #1.

Then on Friday, we'll feature TWO big races to close out the series! First, we'll host all three candidates for HC Schoo Board, District #5. At 9am, we'll shift to the battle for Highlands County Commission, District #4!

These will be broadcast LIVE -- hope you can tune in, either via 730AM, 95.3FM or online via newstalk730AM.com.

Plan to listen in....and get informed before you cast your all-important vote!!

08/09/2026

This week, we've got not one, but THREE live candidate forums / mini-debates scheduled!!

The 1st 1-Hour forum is at 8am on Thursday between the candidates for HC School Board, District #1.

Then on Friday, we'll feature TWO big races to close out the series! First, we'll host all three candidates for HC Schoo Board, District #5. At 9am, we'll shift to the battle for Highlands County Commission, District #4!

These will be broadcast LIVE -- hope you can tune in, either via 730AM, 95.3FM or online via newstalk730AM.com.

Plan to listen in....and get informed before you cast your all-important vote!!

08/06/2026

Fresh off a great debate this morning hosted by Don and David...the other "D" will be in the studio with Don to analyze and rank the proposals received related to the Sebring Municipal Golf Course! What are your thoughts on the proposals?

Of course, in response to the numerous calls received last week about County trash collections...Don will discuss how the County voted on the contract with Florida Waste Solutions.

Maybe the dudes will get some calls about the golf course tomorrow instead of trash, although it seems the condition of the municipal golf course is kinda trashy...LOL

Drama still exists in our County and this week it was Sun N Lakes of Sebring turn at the ridiculous side of things with their Board of Supervisors most recent meeting! Some of these people really don't like each other....maybe they should just become part of Avon Park the way they treat each other in a public meeting! WOW!

This and so much more👇 So, be sure to tune in Friday for the fastest and....."funnest"....two hours in radio!📻

➡️Week in Review 🗓️
➡️Ranking Golf Proposals. 🏁
➡️Sun N Lakes Sebring...WTH!🤬
➡️County Trash‼️
➡️What Will Happen to Harder Hall?
➡️”What's Up With That?!” 🤦‍♂️

SO much more, so be sure to tune in Friday morning at 8am and don’t forget to download the Newstalk730 AM app or visit newstalk730am.com to hear them crystal clear via stream!
Prefer old school?! Tune in to 95.3FM or 730AM for ALL of the fun on Highlands County’s most popular local radio show!

08/05/2026

OUR CANDIDATE SERIES BEGINS TOMORROW MORNING!

Happy to broadcast some of our most popular series of shows ever!! We'll have four 1-hour forum / mini-debate shows for EACH of the four contested local county races, starting TOMORROW morning (8/6) with candidates for Highlands County School Board (HCSB) District #4 (Hilary Hathaway vs. Reese Martin)!! They will be LIVE in the studio, answering our questions!!

The events will be hosted by Don, Dan and David (usually a 2-person team from that trio).

Here's a line-up of ALL four events
1. Thursday, 8/6 @ 8am: HCSB, District #4 -- Hilary Hathaway vs. Reese Martin

2. Thursday, 8/13 @ 8am: HCSB, District #1 -- James Jonsten vs. Chantel Parris vs. Kari Pritchett

3. Friday, 8/14 @ 8am: HCSB, District #5 -- Gary Brown vs. Savannah Casto vs. Andy Tuck

4. Friday, 8/14 @ 9am: Highlands County Commissioner, District #4 -- Arlene Tuck vs. Frank Youngman

ALL Forums will be broadcast LIVE on newstalk730AM, 95.3FM and streamed via newstalk730am.com and via the newstalk730am mobile app!

WANT TO SUBMIT A QUESTION? Either post it here on this thread OR message us via FB Messenger. Glad to try to work it in, if possible!

Please share!! The best kind of voter? An informed one!!
"See" you tomorrow morning!

07/30/2026

Turmoil....drama...hidden agendas...and so so much more! That's the story of tomorrow's show!

The Harder Hall and Sebring Municipal Golf Course drama continue in Sebring with a demand from one side and a middle finger from the other side! The dudes feel Harder Hall's completion is contingent on the golf course being part of the equation...will the restoration continue or will it come to an abrupt halt?!?!?! Does anyone in leadership really care?

Then we have a surprise resignation from the City of Charm. First the cancellation of the recall election, now a resignation...all leading up to an election in November...this could get even more interesting!

This and so much more👇 So, be sure to tune in Friday for the fastest and....."funnest"....two hours in radio!📻

➡️Week in Review 🗓️
➡️5 Proposals for the Sebring Municipal Golf Course!
➡️AP Resignation ‼️
➡️What Will Happen to Harder Hall?
➡️Rating Sebring Leadership 📉
➡️”What's Up With That?!” 🤦‍♂️

SO much more, so be sure to tune in Friday morning at 8am and don’t forget to download the Newstalk730 AM app or visit newstalk730am.com to hear them crystal clear via stream!

Prefer old school?! Tune in to 95.3FM or 730AM for ALL of the fun on Highlands County’s most popular local radio show!

07/23/2026

Friday morning is Don’s favorite…sweating like fat slobs in the summer heat all for the amazing annual Caladium Festival in Lake Placid! Of course the dudes will be talking caladiums and everything Lake Placid!

But do not fret…Avon Park has forced themselves back into the headlines and Don and Dan have a ton to say about that! We can’t wait!

This and so much more👇 So, be sure to tune in Friday for the fastest and....."funnest"....two hours in radio!📻

➡️Week in Review 🗓️
➡️BoSox on a roll!
➡️AP Recall Drama ‼️
➡️World Cup Wrapup
➡️Max Long proposal….this should be fun!
➡️”What's Up With That?!” 🤦‍♂️

SO much more, so be sure to tune in Friday morning at 8am and don’t forget to download the Newstalk730 AM app or visit newstalk730am.com to hear them crystal clear via stream! Prefer old school?! Tune in to 95.3FM or 730AM for ALL of the fun on Highlands County’s most popular local radio show!

07/16/2026

Time has come for the World Famous July Edition of the DDD Restaurant Review. That's right, the "Three D's" will be in the studio to share their latest culinary adventure...and as a hint, this one does not include pizza but we are sure pizza will come into the discussion at some point!?!?

The "Three D's" won't stop there as they will also be reviewing the Monday Night Styx/Chicago Concert in West Palm Beach! Maybe this is where the pizza comes into the equation?

Fear not though, Don and Dan will be diving into some local political drama and Don will be sharing info from his Town Hall Meeting Tuesday Night...Pizza was devoured!

This and so much more👇 So, be sure to tune in Friday for the fastest and....."funnest"....two hours in radio!📻

➡️Week in Review 🗓️
➡️Styx/Chicago Concert 🇺🇸
➡️AP Recall Drama ‼️
➡️DDD Restaurant Review
➡️World Cup Finals ⚽️ Spain vs. Argentina
➡️”What's Up With That?!” 🤦‍♂️

SO much more, so be sure to tune in Friday morning at 8am and don’t forget to download the Newstalk730 AM app or visit newstalk730am.com to hear them crystal clear via stream! Prefer old school?! Tune in to 95.3FM or 730AM for ALL of the fun on Highlands County’s most popular local radio show!

07/09/2026

The dudes have much to discuss this week including special guest from Fur Fest 2026!

Don and Dan will talk about Judge Estrada's decision on the Avon Park Recall Election...always a new wrinkle! Maybe some should be careful what they say but what do we know. Don has an upcoming Town Hall meeting to discuss as well as the Dudes prepping for the Styx/Chicago Conert on Monday!

This and so much more👇 So, be sure to tune in Friday for the fastest and....."funnest"....two hours in radio!📻

➡️Week in Review 🗓️
➡️American Pride 🇺🇸
➡️Fur Fest 2026 ‼️
➡️Avon Park Fireworks Continue after the 4th 🎆
➡️USA Out Great Tournament ⚽️
➡️”What's Up With That?!” 🤦‍♂️

SO much more, so be sure to tune in Friday morning at 8am and don’t forget to download the Newstalk730 AM app or visit newstalk730am.com to hear them crystal clear via stream! Prefer old school?! Tune in to 95.3FM or 730AM for ALL of the fun on Highlands County’s most popular local radio show!