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Accused gunman in 2019 Sebring bank shooting must inform court whether he'll use insanity defense

Accused gunman in 2019 Sebring bank shooting must inform court whether he'll use insanity defense

Four years after five people were gunned down at a bank in Sebring, the case still lingers in court. Wednesday is Zephen Xaver's last day to confirm whether his lawyers will attempt to use the insanity defense.

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Man shot, killed on Avon Park basketball court, deputies say

Man shot, killed on Avon Park basketball court, deputies say

Highlands County deputies are investigating after a man was shot to death early Saturday morning in Avon Park.

January 22
Highlands County: Agriculture crops hit hard by Ian, most power restored to residents

Highlands County: Agriculture crops hit hard by Ian, most power restored to residents

"Coasts are typically affected worse than we are, but that doesn't mean that we don't suffer damage when hurricanes come through. Preparation is the key to success in any disaster like this. This needs to be that wake-up call, especially for those folks that liven the low-lying areas."

October 3, 2022
Highlands deputies bust 'prolific' drug dealer with enough fentanyl to kill a quarter of the county

Highlands deputies bust 'prolific' drug dealer with enough fentanyl to kill a quarter of the county

Deputies in Highlands County say they have busted one of its most prolific drug dealers.

September 22, 2022
2 Highlands County kids safely located following Missing Child Alert

2 Highlands County kids safely located following Missing Child Alert

A 14-year-old boy and a 12-year-old girl from Sebring have been safely located following a statewide Missing Child Alert. 

September 17, 2022
'Caladium Capital of the World' in Lake Placid hosting 31st annual festival

'Caladium Capital of the World' in Lake Placid hosting 31st annual festival

Caladiums are primarily grown in Lake Placid, described as the “Caladium Capital of the World.” You can see the massive fields and purchase some for your own garden during the 31st annual Caladium Festival this weekend.

July 28, 2022
Missing Child Alert canceled after 14-year-old Sebring girl found safe

Missing Child Alert canceled after 14-year-old Sebring girl found safe

The statewide Missing Child Alert for a 14-year-old girl from Sebring has been canceled. The girl was found safe, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

July 18, 2022
Lakeland teen, woman die after crash in Highlands County Sunday evening

Lakeland teen, woman die after crash in Highlands County Sunday evening

A teen girl and a woman are dead after a crash in rural Highlands County Sunday night. Two others were inured the crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

June 20, 2022
Man wanted for murder of 16-year-old at Avon Park car wash arrested, deputies say

Man wanted for murder of 16-year-old at Avon Park car wash arrested, deputies say

The family of a 16-year-old murder victim is still left searching for answers as investigators try and track down the killer. The Highlands County Sheriff's Office said Dresean Williams was shot and killed by his cousin at a local car wash more than a year ago.

June 1, 2022
Lightning strike terrifies Sebring homeowner, sets yard on fire

Lightning strike terrifies Sebring homeowner, sets yard on fire

Home security camera video shows the moment lightning struck in a Sebring neighborhood over the weekend. 

May 9, 2022
'New lease on life': Avon Park Correctional Institution inmates help train, care for rescue dogs

'New lease on life': Avon Park Correctional Institution inmates help train, care for rescue dogs

A program called “Heeling Together Academy” at Avon Park Correctional Institution is giving prisoners and their fuzzy sidekicks a second chance at life.

April 25, 2022
19-year-old arrested for kidnapping child he met online, Highlands County deputies say

19-year-old arrested for kidnapping child he met online, Highlands County deputies say

Anthony Joshua Borgesano, 19, from Orlando was identified as the suspect on April 12, according to Highlands County deputies. Investigators said they responded to a report of a kidnapping at about 8:10 p.m. on April 11 in Spring Lake.

April 15, 2022
Avon Park residents left cleaning up after hail falls during Highlands County storms

Avon Park residents left cleaning up after hail falls during Highlands County storms

Avon Park residents were left cleaning up after large hail fell during Highlands County storms Monday evening.

April 5, 2022
Downed power lines, damages reported after hail falls in Highlands County, officials say

Downed power lines, damages reported after hail falls in Highlands County, officials say

Severe weather moved through Highlands County early Monday evening. County officials reported damages to vehicles and downed power lines after hail fell in parts of the county.

April 4, 2022
Red Flag Warning issued as fire risk increases around Tampa Bay

Red Flag Warning issued as fire risk increases around Tampa Bay

Dry air and moderate to high winds are stoking concerns that brush fires could become a problem in Bay Area counties Wednesday.

March 30, 2022
Sex offender faces additional 21 felonies for registration violations, Highlands sheriff says

Sex offender faces additional 21 felonies for registration violations, Highlands sheriff says

The Special Victims Unit of the Highlands County Sheriff's Office wants sex offenders to know it takes proper registration seriously. Deputies said registered sex offender Jorge Francisco Paz was warned, but appears not to have taken it seriously.

March 29, 2022
FHP: 1 killed, 1 charged with DUI manslaughter following wrong-way crash in Highlands County

FHP: 1 killed, 1 charged with DUI manslaughter following wrong-way crash in Highlands County

A 28-year-old Sebring man is dead after an alleged intoxicated wrong-way driver fleeing from a crash hit him head-on in Highlands County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. 

March 19, 2022
Body found behind Advance Auto Parts store in Avon Park, deputies say

Body found behind Advance Auto Parts store in Avon Park, deputies say

Highlands County deputies are investigating after a woman's body was found behind a store.

February 22, 2022
Drunk Florida man wanted for sexually battering a child passes out in McDonald’s drive-thru, deputies say

Drunk Florida man wanted for sexually battering a child passes out in McDonald’s drive-thru, deputies say

Luis Salinas, 35, who was wanted for sexual battery of a child, a capital felony, was arrested after he passed out in an Avon Park McDonald’s drive-thru lane, according to the Highlands County Sheriff’s Office. 

February 19, 2022
Highlands County livestock auction lifts up family devastated by COVID-19

Highlands County livestock auction lifts up family devastated by COVID-19

A family devastated by COVID-19 is being held together by an outpouring of support from their community. 

February 14, 2022
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