Hardee County arena to be transformed into Bethlehem, recreating the first Christmas
Wauchula may only have 5,000 residents, but a live nativity production by Power and Light Productions is expected to bring three times that many people to Hardee County’s Cattleman's Arena.
Deputies: Hardee man held 3 people hostage, attacked deputies with hatchet
The sheriff's office said the man attacked two deputies with a hatchet before others stopped him. When investigators went into the home, they found three hostages covered in blood. Records show the suspect was just released from prison three months ago after serving 25 years for murder.
Fight involving Hardee County Correctional inmates leads to 9 injured, 1 dead
Officials said one inmate is dead and nine others were injured following an altercation at the Hardee Correctional Institute.
Tampa man released from jail 31 years after misidentification leads to wrongful conviction
Tony Hopps was released from prison after 31 years behind bars when an investigation uncovered new evidence showing he was wrongfully convicted.
Retired Hardee sheriff's Major Paul 'Eddie' Davis dies
The Hardee County Sheriff's Office announced the passing of retired Major Paul "Eddie" Davis, who joined the agency in 1997 and rose through the ranks before retiring in January of 2021.
With minimal damage reported, flood-prone communities watch water levels as Elsa makes landfall
As officials assess damage from Tropical Storm Elsa this morning, most are reporting minimal impacts. Now, attention turns to the potential for flooding and storm surge as Elsa makes landfall to the north.
Tropical Storm Elsa information: Hardee County
Ongoing updates from Hardee County as Tropical Storm Elsa approaches Florida.
Deputies expel small alligator from Hardee elementary school
A small alligator wandered onto campus at Zolfo Springs Elementary, so SRO Jennifer Soria and two fellow Hardee County Sheriff’s Office deputies had to remove the “uninvited guest” as they put it.
Hardee County COVID-19 vaccine distribution
After several different phases of COVID-19 vaccine rollout, all adults in Hardee County are now eligible for the vaccine.
Zolfo Springs cousins wrangle 300-pound, 16-foot Burmese python on family property
Aaron Brown was driving when he spotted something on his family's property that required a second look. It turned out to be a 16-foot Burmese python with 100 eggs inside.
Sheriff: 16-year-old Amber Woods killed in 2006 because boyfriend wanted to end relationship
It's been 14 years since the body of Amber Woods was found along a Manatee County road, but on Monday, detectives said three "cold-hearted individuals" have now been charged with her death.
Hardee County Sheriff’s Office find missing teen
Hardee County deputies safely found a teen that was reported missing on Saturday. No additional details have been released
14-year-old charged with attempted murder after allegedly firing on Hardee deputies
A teenage suspect, shot by deputies during an alleged burglary attempt, has been released from the hospital and now faces three counts of attempted murder of a law enforcement officer.
Deputies find 1 dead, 1 injured in Wauchula home
Deputies in Hardee County are investigating an “incident” that left one person dead and another in critical condition this morning.
Tropical Storm Eta information: Hardee County
Ongoing updates from Hardee County as Tropical Storm Eta impacts Florida.
Highlands, Sarasota, Hardee Counties cancel school as Eta approaches Florida
Highlands, Sarasota and Hardee County schools will be closed on Monday, November 9 as Tropical Storm Eta makes its way across South Florida and into the Gulf of Mexico. The school districts decided to cancel class Sunday evening due to the potential for significant rain and winds gusts in the area.
In the heart of a Florida swamp, visitors can explore this whimsical, metal-plated castle
Visitors of Solomon's Castle may think this quirky castle, covered in metal plates, is in the middle of nowhere, but the family behind the creative destination says otherwise.
Hardee County correctional officers charged with burglary, battery
Hardee County correctional officers Vickearia Harrieth, 20, and Alyssia Garza-Helms, 22, have been charged with burglary and battery in an altercation inside of a Winter Haven apartment.
Missing Hardee County teen located
The Hardee County Sheriff’s Office says a teen has been located after being reported misssing September 3 around 12:30 a.m. in Wauchula, Fl.
Hardee County Sheriff's Office asking for help locating missing, endangered woman
The Hardee County Sheriff’s Office says they have located a missing woman who was last seen in Bartow Friday evening.