Highlands County deputy accused of DUI, leaving scene after rear-end crash in Sebring: FHP
A Highlands County Sheriff’s Office deputy was arrested Monday morning on charges of DUI and leaving the scene of a crash. Investigators say the deputy rear-ended a truck while driving an agency vehicle and fled the scene, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A Highlands County Sheriff’s Office deputy was arrested Monday morning on charges of DUI and leaving the scene of a crash. Investigators say the deputy rear-ended a truck while driving an agency vehicle and fled the scene, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Wanted burglary suspect caught in Highlands County while running away from crash: HCSO
A K9 with the Highlands County Sheriff’s Office helped locate a man accused of burglary in Manatee County following a crash in Avon Park.
A K9 with the Highlands County Sheriff’s Office helped locate a man accused of burglary in Manatee County following a crash in Avon Park.
Second suspect in deadly Placid Lakes neighborhood shooting arrested
The second of two suspects accused in a deadly Highlands County shooting has turned himself in.
The second of two suspects accused in a deadly Highlands County shooting has turned himself in.
Sebring police call off Lake Jackson search after missing diver reportedly accounted for and safe
A search for a pair of possible missing divers has been called off after police confirmed there was only one diver who has been accounted for and is safe.
A search for a pair of possible missing divers has been called off after police confirmed there was only one diver who has been accounted for and is safe.
1 arrested, 1 wanted for questioning after man shot to death in Lake Placid: HCSO
One man is dead; another is in jail and a third is wanted for questioning after deputies say an ongoing dispute erupted into gunfire in Lake Placid on Wednesday night.
One man is dead; another is in jail and a third is wanted for questioning after deputies say an ongoing dispute erupted into gunfire in Lake Placid on Wednesday night.
Gov. DeSantis signs new Florida law paving way for air taxis and advanced air mobility
The next step in air travel is ready for liftoff as a new law was signed to lay groundwork for advanced air mobility in airports across Florida.
The next step in air travel is ready for liftoff as a new law was signed to lay groundwork for advanced air mobility in airports across Florida.
5 children hospitalized after car crashes into canal in Highlands County: FHP
Five children and two adults were involved in a single-vehicle car crash after the 19-year-old driver lost control of the vehicle, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Five children and two adults were involved in a single-vehicle car crash after the 19-year-old driver lost control of the vehicle, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
2 dead after hotel room catches fire in Avon Park: HCSO
The Highlands County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Bureau of Fire, Arson and Explosives are investigating an overnight fire at an Avon Park hotel that claimed two lives.
The Highlands County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Bureau of Fire, Arson and Explosives are investigating an overnight fire at an Avon Park hotel that claimed two lives.
Watch: Highlands County deputy uses PVC pipe, rain slicker to wrangle wandering alligator
A deputy with the Highlands County Sheriff's Office put his animal-handling skills to the test over the weekend after a small alligator was spotted roaming a construction site.
A deputy with the Highlands County Sheriff's Office put his animal-handling skills to the test over the weekend after a small alligator was spotted roaming a construction site.
Woman arrested after stealing car from Publix parking lot: SPD
The Sebring Police Department says a woman stole an unlocked vehicle after unsuccessful flan sales outside a Publix grocery store.
The Sebring Police Department says a woman stole an unlocked vehicle after unsuccessful flan sales outside a Publix grocery store.
5 people displaced after Spring Lake home destroyed by fire: HCFR
Five people have been displaced after a fire destroyed their home in the Spring Lake area of Highlands County on Tuesday afternoon, according to officials.
Five people have been displaced after a fire destroyed their home in the Spring Lake area of Highlands County on Tuesday afternoon, according to officials.
Florida wildfire that torched 25,000 acres to cause smoke in Highlands County
Smoke from a South Florida wildfire that has burned more than 25,000 acres in the Everglades will likely be seen in Highlands County on Wednesday.
Smoke from a South Florida wildfire that has burned more than 25,000 acres in the Everglades will likely be seen in Highlands County on Wednesday.
2 dead, 1 airlifted after fire breaks out at Sebring home
Two people are dead, and another person was airlifted to the hospital after a fire broke out at a manufactured home in Sebring, according to the fire department.
Two people are dead, and another person was airlifted to the hospital after a fire broke out at a manufactured home in Sebring, according to the fire department.
Highlands County brush fire burns 175 acres, prompts evacuations: Officials
A large brush fire in Highlands County quickly burned more than 175 acres in the northwest area of Leisure Lakes in Highlands County, fire crews said.
A large brush fire in Highlands County quickly burned more than 175 acres in the northwest area of Leisure Lakes in Highlands County, fire crews said.
Cold weather shelters open as Bay Area braces for freezing temperatures
Cold shelters are opening on Thursday and Friday night across the Bay Area as freezing temperatures are expected in the coming days.
Cold shelters are opening on Thursday and Friday night across the Bay Area as freezing temperatures are expected in the coming days.
Fire destroys pole barn in Avon Park, multiple tractors damaged: HCFR
A commercial building and several pieces of heavy equipment were destroyed in Avon Park after a fire broke out on Wednesday evening, according to Highlands County Fire Rescue.
A commercial building and several pieces of heavy equipment were destroyed in Avon Park after a fire broke out on Wednesday evening, according to Highlands County Fire Rescue.
Artist uses molten glass and fire to shape ideas into reality
An artist uses molten glass and fire to shape ideas into reality.
An artist uses molten glass and fire to shape ideas into reality.
Teen hospitalized after Avon Park shooting; deputies also investigating fight
A teen was airlifted to the hospital after a chaotic and violent night in Avon Park on Monday, according to the Highlands County Sheriff's Office.
A teen was airlifted to the hospital after a chaotic and violent night in Avon Park on Monday, according to the Highlands County Sheriff's Office.
Brush fire ignites near Sebring neighborhood: HCFR
Highlands County Fire Rescue and Florida Forest Service crews are battling a brush fire near Quail Avenue in Sebring Tuesday afternoon.
Highlands County Fire Rescue and Florida Forest Service crews are battling a brush fire near Quail Avenue in Sebring Tuesday afternoon.
Kitchen fire destroys Avon Park home: HCFR
An Avon Park home was destroyed by a fire that started in the kitchen, according to Highlands County Fire Rescue.
An Avon Park home was destroyed by a fire that started in the kitchen, according to Highlands County Fire Rescue.