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.
Plane catches fire at airport in Highlands County
An airplane ignited into flames at the Avon Park Executive Airport Tuesday night.
An airplane ignited into flames at the Avon Park Executive Airport Tuesday night.
5 injured in Sebring crash at Publix when driver mistakes the accelerator for brake: SPD
Five people were injured when a vehicle crashed into the side of a Publix in Sebring on Wednesday at around 6:30 p.m.
Five people were injured when a vehicle crashed into the side of a Publix in Sebring on Wednesday at around 6:30 p.m.
Avon Park man accused of stabbing mother 10 times: HCSO
An Avon Park man is behind bars after allegedly stabbing his mother 10 times at a home on West Lacey St.
An Avon Park man is behind bars after allegedly stabbing his mother 10 times at a home on West Lacey St.
Highlands County doctor facing more charges after inappropriately touching medical professionals, patients: HCSO
A Highlands County doctor is facing more battery charges Thursday after deputies said he inappropriately touched other medical professionals and patients.
A Highlands County doctor is facing more battery charges Thursday after deputies said he inappropriately touched other medical professionals and patients.
Super speeders learn that violating new law is a drag
The State of Florida passed a law this year giving extra weight to law enforcement officers dealing with speeding drivers.
The State of Florida passed a law this year giving extra weight to law enforcement officers dealing with speeding drivers.
Missing Florida men, 2 dogs killed by apparent lightning strike: HCSO
Lightning is being blamed for the deaths of two Miami men and two hunting dogs in Highlands County.
Lightning is being blamed for the deaths of two Miami men and two hunting dogs in Highlands County.
Highlands County fisherman dies after going overboard on Lake Damon: HCSO
A day on the lake turned deadly for an angler in Highlands County on Sunday.
A day on the lake turned deadly for an angler in Highlands County on Sunday.
'I want to kill you:' Florida woman accused of online threats against police
A Sebring woman is locked up in the Highlands County Jail, accused of making online threats against police.
A Sebring woman is locked up in the Highlands County Jail, accused of making online threats against police.