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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sebring man fatally shoots bear and her cub, FWC says

A Sebring man will face a Highlands County judge after he was cited by state wildlife officials for shooting and killing a mother bear and cub, according to authorities.

Sebring woman faces kidnapping charges after allegedly stealing car with two children inside

A Sebring woman was arrested after she needed to "get away" from her fiancé after an argument and knowingly stole another woman's car with her two small children inside, deputies say.

Missing Sebring 16-year-old girl found safe

Deputies in Sebring are say a missing 16-year-old girl has now been found safe.

State builds death-penalty case against accused Sebring SunTrust killer

More than two years have passed since a man walked into the Sebring SunTrust bank and opened fire, killing five women inside. It's a crime that rocked the Highlands County community to its core.