Florida man arrested for DUI after crashing into patrol vehicle
A man faces a DUI charge after crashing into the back of a patrol vehicle in the early morning hours of Thanksgiving, according to the Sebring Police Department.
Mother and son charged with 54 counts of animal abuse after dogs, cats were found in 'deplorable conditions'
An eviction turned into a rescue operation for 46 dogs and 8 cats in Highlands County that were found in a home covered in feces and infested with roaches and rats, according to officials.
Sebring man charged with manslaughter after daughter with autism found dead
A Sebring man has been charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of his 9-year-old daughter with autism.
Missing 10-year-old Sebring boy safely located
Police in Sebring are asking for help locating a 10-year-old boy who ran away from his home.
Sentencing phase for Sebring bank shooter begins Monday, gunman faces death penalty
Jury selection begins Monday in the penalty phase for the man who shot and killed five women at a Highlands County bank in 2019, as Zephen Xaver waits to find out whether he'll be sentenced to death.
Search underway in Sebring for missing boater at Lake Jackson: Officials
Multiple agencies are searching for a missing boater at Lake Jackson in Sebring on Sunday morning, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
Teen shot and killed inside Sebring church bathroom after fight over drugs, arrest made
A 15-year-old boy was shot and killed after an argument inside a Sebring church on Friday evening, according to officers.
7-month-old boy found safe after being reported missing in Sebring
A 7-month-old child has been found after a Florida Missing Child Alert was issued in Sebring.
Weekend brush fire in Sebring serves as reminder to growing wildfire risk
Crews are still working to mop up and put out hot spots after a brush fire in Sebring Sunday afternoon. Around 20 nearby homes were evacuated after the flames got dangerously close.
19-year-old arrested in connection to Highlands County hit-and-run that left bicyclist dead: FHP
A Sebring teenager was arrested over the weekend in connection to a hit-and-run that left a bicyclist dead in Highlands County, according to authorities.
Sebring revitalization: Rediscovering the treasures of an old town in Highlands County
The city of Sebring in Highlands County may be famous for its 12-hour race coming up, but another race is on to rediscover the treasures of this old town.
Highlands County detention deputy found dead after taking his own life near sheriff’s office headquarters
An on-duty Highlands County deputy was found dead Wednesday morning after taking his own life near the sheriff's office's headquarters, officials said.
Girlfriend of man killed by Highlands Co. deputies over burning of 9-year-old arrested: HCSO
The girlfriend of a man who was killed in Highlands County after he struck deputies with a metal rod on Tuesday has been arrested for her involvement in the confrontation, according to authorities.
Sebring bank shooting suspect pleads guilty to 2019 murders
More than four years after a gunman killed five women inside a SunTrust Bank in Highlands County, the man who pulled the trigger has changed his plea.
Sebring teen fatally shot after playing basketball at church, police say
Sebring police are searching for the shooter who killed a 17-year-old Friday night.
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.
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.
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.
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.