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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Troopers searching for hit-and-run driver who seriously injured teenager on bicycle
A 16-year-old boy from Wauchula is in serious condition after being hit by the driver of a pickup truck towing a white enclosed trailer who fled the scene, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 16-year-old boy from Wauchula is in serious condition after being hit by the driver of a pickup truck towing a white enclosed trailer who fled the scene, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Fake contractor in Highlands County charged for stealing deposits from victims, deputies say
Highlands County investigators say a suspect claimed to be a contractor, promising victims to do home improvement work but ended up pocketing their money.
Highlands County investigators say a suspect claimed to be a contractor, promising victims to do home improvement work but ended up pocketing their money.
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.
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.
'Old Florida is alive' at The Hotel Jacaranda in Avon Park
Many residents call The Hotel Jacaranda the jewel of downtown Avon Park. Babe Ruth was a regular visitor during spring training trips; Al Capone and Clark Gable also stayed at the hotel.
Many residents call The Hotel Jacaranda the jewel of downtown Avon Park. Babe Ruth was a regular visitor during spring training trips; Al Capone and Clark Gable also stayed at the hotel.
1 injured in Highlands County ultralight crash
A 38-year-old Sebring man was hospitalized after crashing an ultralight aircraft near the Sebring airport Saturday morning, according to the Highlands County Sheriff’s Office.
A 38-year-old Sebring man was hospitalized after crashing an ultralight aircraft near the Sebring airport Saturday morning, according to the Highlands County Sheriff’s Office.
2 charged with murder of 88-year-old Sebring man 1 year after the attack
Britney Lee Andrus, 24, and Tyler Ethan Best, 20, are facing second-degree murder charges in the death of 88-year-old James Little, according to the Highlands County Sheriff’s Office.
Britney Lee Andrus, 24, and Tyler Ethan Best, 20, are facing second-degree murder charges in the death of 88-year-old James Little, according to the Highlands County Sheriff’s Office.
Man, horse killed in Highlands County crash
A 74-year-old man and a horse were killed Saturday night after being struck by a truck on State Road 64 in Highlands County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 74-year-old man and a horse were killed Saturday night after being struck by a truck on State Road 64 in Highlands County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Body found in Lake Placid is likely missing 21-year-old
Deputies in Highlands County say they believe they’ve found the body of a missing 21-year-old man.
Deputies in Highlands County say they believe they’ve found the body of a missing 21-year-old man.
Lake Wales police investigating fatal vehicle crash
Edwin McMillan, 62, of Lake Wales, died Saturday afternoon following a vehicle crash in Lake Wales, according to the Lake Wales Police Department.
Edwin McMillan, 62, of Lake Wales, died Saturday afternoon following a vehicle crash in Lake Wales, according to the Lake Wales Police Department.
1 juvenile dead in Sebring shooting, police say
A male juvenile was shot to death early Sunday morning in Sebring, according to the Sebring Police Department.
A male juvenile was shot to death early Sunday morning in Sebring, according to the Sebring Police Department.
Paranormal hunters beware: Police warn Sebring's abandoned Kenilworth Lodge is off-limits to the living
Ghost hunters have traveled far and wide to search the grounds of the Kenilworth Lodge in Highlands County, but police warn: the still-living are no longer welcome.
Ghost hunters have traveled far and wide to search the grounds of the Kenilworth Lodge in Highlands County, but police warn: the still-living are no longer welcome.
Sebring woman fires gun to scare away attempted robbers, police say
A Sebring woman scared away four to five men during attempted robbery Thursday when she grabbed her gun.
A Sebring woman scared away four to five men during attempted robbery Thursday when she grabbed her gun.
Woman killed after crash with tractor-trailer on U.S. 27, trooper say
A woman who has not yet been identified was killed Friday evening in a vehicle crash in Highlands County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A woman who has not yet been identified was killed Friday evening in a vehicle crash in Highlands County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Highlands fire officials: Sebring home didn’t have working smoke alarm; 1 pulled from fire
One person was in serious condition after a Sebring home was filled with smoke from a fire early Friday morning.
One person was in serious condition after a Sebring home was filled with smoke from a fire early Friday morning.