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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Avon Park Mowerplex hosting Snowbird Nationals lawnmower races
Once a month, a dirt track in Avon Park hosts some high-adrenaline racing, but it's not cars or motorcycles flying around this track. It's lawnmowers.
FHP: 4 dead, 1 seriously injured in fiery Highlands County crash
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash that killed four people and seriously injured another in Highlands County.
Sebring SunTrust Bank shooting suspect's trial delayed
Friday, a Highlands County judge decided to delay the trial for the Sebring bank shooting suspect but wants a date to be scheduled before the year is over.
Trial for Sebring SunTrust Bank shooter could face another delay
The families of five women gunned down at a SunTrust Bank in Sebring just over three years ago now demand justice. The man charged in their deaths has yet to face trial due to the pandemic and numerous legal delays – and another continuance may be on the horizon.
Sebring bank shooting: Community continues to heal as suspect prepares for trial 3 years after massacre
Sunday marks three years since the peace and quiet normally found in the town of Sebring was shattered. On Jan. 23, 2019, Zephen Xaver walked into the SunTrust Bank along U.S. 27, south of Lake Jackson, opened fire, and killed five women inside.
Lake Placid murals have drawn crowds to Highlands County town for 3 decades
Just a two-hour drive from Tampa, through the back roads of Central Florida, there's a small town with a colorful secret.
FHP: Sebring woman charged with DUI in wrong-way crash that killed man, 4-year-old
A 45-year-old Sebring woman hit a car head-on, killing the man who was driving and a 4-year-old girl, according to FHP. A female passenger and two other children in the car were also seriously injured.