$200 million awarded to woman whose unborn child was permanently injured in DUI crash
A young mother and her unborn baby almost lost their lives in a horrific drunk driving crash. This week, a jury awarded the Highlands County woman more than $200 million in a civil suit against the driver who slammed into them.
Man found shot to death in a parking lot in Lake Placid
Authorities said a 34-year-old Sebring man was shot and killed in Highway Park overnight.
Missing 7-year-old Highlands boy found safe
Deputies in Highlands County say a 7-year-old boy who went missing in Avon Park this afternoon has now been found safe.
Christmas trees now memorialize Sebring bank massacre victims
“It is hard to drive by this lot and not think about these ladies,” said Sebring resident Jose Sanchez. “It’s really hard, every day.”
Sebring Middle School warns parents to pick up kids after bear spotted in area
Parents of students at Sebring Middle School were told Wednesday to pick their children up from school due to a bear sighting in the area.
Woman charged with child neglect after 9-year-old daughter's death
A woman in Highlands County has been charged with child neglect in connection with her 9-year-old daughter's death earlier this year.
Autistic child dies after falling into pool
A young boy with autism died Sunday afternoon in Lake Placid after he wandered from his home and fell into a pool.
Deputies: Avon Park student hospitalized after truck hit school bus head-on
Several students were injured when their school bus crashed in Highlands County Tuesday.
Blast from Florida's largest explosives seizure surprises even military experts
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) conducted the largest explosives seizure in Florida's history Monday, collecting nearly 8,000 pounds of explosives allegedly being stockpiled by a Sarasota resident.
Feds blew up 7,700 pounds of explosives hoarded by convicted Sarasota man
A Florida man had over 7,700 pounds of explosives in his possession, and after his conviction, federal officials no longer needed it as evidence.
Lake Placid's history on display in city's outdoor art gallery of murals
The City of Lake Placid is already known worldwide for colorful caladiums.
Colorful views await in the Caladium Capital of the World
Highlands County is home to rolling fields and beautiful farmland. It's also home to a colorful, 100-acre caladium farm, making Lake Placid the Caladium Capital of the World.
Highlands County deputies urging residents to watch out for bear family
A bear family have been spotted in Highlands County – and officials are telling residents to leave them alone.
Look out: Bear family spotted in Avon Park
A mama bear and her cubs have been roaming around Highlands County for about a month, and were recently spotted in Avon Park. Highlands County officials are warning residents that if they seem them, avoid them!
Maxwell Groves gives an old slice of Florida life
Travel down the back roads of Highlands County, make a turn onto East Circle Street and you'll find an open sign on a wooden porch with rocking chairs.
Shelters fill with residents from Highlands County's flood-prone areas
Highlands County residents spent Monday preparing for potential impacts of Hurricane Dorian.
A Sebring soda shop pops with hundreds of unique flavors
There's a little shop in Sebring that's serving up more than just hot dogs and ice cream -- they offer hundreds of different kinds of soda.
Body of missing Highlands County man found
Deputies in Highlands County say the body of a missing man has now been found.
Highlands County deputies search for missing diabetic man
The Highlands County Sheriff's Office is searching for a missing man who is diabetic and in need of medication.
Law enforcement holding training exercise at Sebring Middle School
If you see a lot of police activity at Sebring Middle School on Friday morning, don’t be alarmed, it’s just a training session.