Florida attorney general asks judge to halt new OpenAI model development
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is escalating his legal fight against OpenAI, filing a request for a temporary injunction, asking a judge to temporarily stop the development of new artificial intelligence models until additional safety measures are in place.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is escalating his legal fight against OpenAI, filing a request for a temporary injunction, asking a judge to temporarily stop the development of new artificial intelligence models until additional safety measures are in place.
Sebring bank killer takes death penalty fight to Supreme Court of Florida
Attorneys argued the initial appeal for convicted Sebring bank gunman Zephen Xaver’s death sentence before the Supreme Court of Florida on Thursday morning.
Attorneys argued the initial appeal for convicted Sebring bank gunman Zephen Xaver’s death sentence before the Supreme Court of Florida on Thursday morning.
Plane makes emergency landing on US 98 in Sebring
A Cessna 172 carrying three people made a safe emergency landing Saturday morning on US 98 in Sebring after experiencing engine failure, according to the Highlands County Sheriff's Office.
A Cessna 172 carrying three people made a safe emergency landing Saturday morning on US 98 in Sebring after experiencing engine failure, according to the Highlands County Sheriff's Office.
Florida sheriff’s office warns students about playing ‘senior assassin’ game
Highlands County deputies and school officials are warning students and parents about the dangers of a game called "Senior Assassin" after learning a large group plans to play.
Highlands County deputies and school officials are warning students and parents about the dangers of a game called "Senior Assassin" after learning a large group plans to play.
Missing 72-year-old woman found dead in Lake Placid: HCSO
The Highlands County Sheriff’s Office announced the death of a missing woman from Lake Placid.
The Highlands County Sheriff’s Office announced the death of a missing woman from Lake Placid.
Sebring man turns home into Coca-Cola memorabilia museum
A Sebring man transformed his local home into a private museum by assembling an expansive Coca-Cola collection over several decades.
A Sebring man transformed his local home into a private museum by assembling an expansive Coca-Cola collection over several decades.
3 dead after airboat capsizes while approaching Kissimmee River: HCSO
An airboat carrying seven people capsized near the Kissimmee River, leaving three people dead, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
An airboat carrying seven people capsized near the Kissimmee River, leaving three people dead, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Fire tears through former Avon Park Beachfront Night Club
A massive fire destroyed the former Beachfront Night Club building in Avon Park on Tuesday evening, displacing one resident and drawing dozens of emergency responders to the scene on West Garrett Road.
A massive fire destroyed the former Beachfront Night Club building in Avon Park on Tuesday evening, displacing one resident and drawing dozens of emergency responders to the scene on West Garrett Road.
Woman drives into crowd after altercation at Sebring bar, police say
The Sebring Police Department says it’s investigating an incident that happened early Saturday morning at the Back Alley Bar & Grill in Sebring where a vehicle struck multiple people.
The Sebring Police Department says it’s investigating an incident that happened early Saturday morning at the Back Alley Bar & Grill in Sebring where a vehicle struck multiple people.
Suspected carjacker punched man in face before fleeing from law enforcement officers over 100 mph: HCSO
A 32-year-old man faces carjacking and felony traffic charges after leading law enforcement on a high-speed chase through Highlands County.
A 32-year-old man faces carjacking and felony traffic charges after leading law enforcement on a high-speed chase through Highlands County.
Highlands County deputy accused of DUI, leaving scene after rear-end crash in Sebring: FHP
A Highlands County Sheriff’s Office deputy was arrested Monday morning on charges of DUI and leaving the scene of a crash. Investigators say the deputy rear-ended a truck while driving an agency vehicle and fled the scene, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A Highlands County Sheriff’s Office deputy was arrested Monday morning on charges of DUI and leaving the scene of a crash. Investigators say the deputy rear-ended a truck while driving an agency vehicle and fled the scene, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Wanted burglary suspect caught in Highlands County while running away from crash: HCSO
A K9 with the Highlands County Sheriff’s Office helped locate a man accused of burglary in Manatee County following a crash in Avon Park.
A K9 with the Highlands County Sheriff’s Office helped locate a man accused of burglary in Manatee County following a crash in Avon Park.
Second suspect in deadly Placid Lakes neighborhood shooting arrested
The second of two suspects accused in a deadly Highlands County shooting has turned himself in.
The second of two suspects accused in a deadly Highlands County shooting has turned himself in.
Sebring police call off Lake Jackson search after missing diver reportedly accounted for and safe
A search for a pair of possible missing divers has been called off after police confirmed there was only one diver who has been accounted for and is safe.
A search for a pair of possible missing divers has been called off after police confirmed there was only one diver who has been accounted for and is safe.
1 arrested, 1 wanted for questioning after man shot to death in Lake Placid: HCSO
One man is dead; another is in jail and a third is wanted for questioning after deputies say an ongoing dispute erupted into gunfire in Lake Placid on Wednesday night.
One man is dead; another is in jail and a third is wanted for questioning after deputies say an ongoing dispute erupted into gunfire in Lake Placid on Wednesday night.
Gov. DeSantis signs new Florida law paving way for air taxis and advanced air mobility
The next step in air travel is ready for liftoff as a new law was signed to lay groundwork for advanced air mobility in airports across Florida.
The next step in air travel is ready for liftoff as a new law was signed to lay groundwork for advanced air mobility in airports across Florida.
5 children hospitalized after car crashes into canal in Highlands County: FHP
Five children and two adults were involved in a single-vehicle car crash after the 19-year-old driver lost control of the vehicle, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Five children and two adults were involved in a single-vehicle car crash after the 19-year-old driver lost control of the vehicle, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
2 dead after hotel room catches fire in Avon Park: HCSO
The Highlands County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Bureau of Fire, Arson and Explosives are investigating an overnight fire at an Avon Park hotel that claimed two lives.
The Highlands County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Bureau of Fire, Arson and Explosives are investigating an overnight fire at an Avon Park hotel that claimed two lives.
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.