One year later, site of Sebring bank massacre becomes memorial
Today marks one year since five innocent women were shot and killed inside a SunTrust bank. The building on U.S. 27 has since been demolished. In its place sits a brand new park that was built in the victims' memory.
Missing 81-year-old woman last seen at Sebring Publix on Jan. 16
Highlands County deputies are asking for the public’s help in finding 81-year-old Margaret Becker.
Highlands County deputies searching for missing and endangered woman
The Highlands County Sheriff’s Office is asking for state-wide assistance to find an 81-year-old woman last seen at the CVS in Sebring around 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
Sebring teenager faces multiple counts of child pornography
A 19-year-old man is facing over a hundred counts of child pornography charges, according to the Highlands County Sheriff’s Office.
Troopers investigate deadly semi-truck crash involving a cow
A Lake Placid man is dead after the semi-truck he was driving crashed into a cow, troopers said.
Troopers are searching for a driver involved in a fatal accident in Highlands County
Troopers are searching for a driver who ran over a person that was lying in the roadway following a motorcycle crash.
HCSO: Man arrested for child porn; may be more victims
Zachrey Stephen Steiner, 29, is accused of uploading pornography featuring his ex-girlfriends (all minors) without their knowledge, according to the Highlands County Sheriff’s Office.
HCSO: Homicide investigation underway in Avon Park
Detectives with the Highlands County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a homicide on South Avenue A in Avon Park.
Sebring child said he was bullied, made shooting threat to avoid going to school, deputies say
A 12-year-old boy who attends Hill-Gustat Middle School has been accused of creating an Instagram post claiming there will be a shooting at his school, according to Highlands County deputies.
$200 million awarded to woman whose unborn child was permanently injured in DUI crash
A young mother and her unborn baby almost lost their lives in a horrific drunk driving crash. This week, a jury awarded the Highlands County woman more than $200 million in a civil suit against the driver who slammed into them.
Man found shot to death in a parking lot in Lake Placid
Authorities said a 34-year-old Sebring man was shot and killed in Highway Park overnight.
Missing 7-year-old Highlands boy found safe
Deputies in Highlands County say a 7-year-old boy who went missing in Avon Park this afternoon has now been found safe.
Christmas trees now memorialize Sebring bank massacre victims
“It is hard to drive by this lot and not think about these ladies,” said Sebring resident Jose Sanchez. “It’s really hard, every day.”
Sebring Middle School warns parents to pick up kids after bear spotted in area
Parents of students at Sebring Middle School were told Wednesday to pick their children up from school due to a bear sighting in the area.
Woman charged with child neglect after 9-year-old daughter's death
A woman in Highlands County has been charged with child neglect in connection with her 9-year-old daughter's death earlier this year.
Autistic child dies after falling into pool
A young boy with autism died Sunday afternoon in Lake Placid after he wandered from his home and fell into a pool.
Deputies: Avon Park student hospitalized after truck hit school bus head-on
Several students were injured when their school bus crashed in Highlands County Tuesday.
Blast from Florida's largest explosives seizure surprises even military experts
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) conducted the largest explosives seizure in Florida's history Monday, collecting nearly 8,000 pounds of explosives allegedly being stockpiled by a Sarasota resident.
Feds blew up 7,700 pounds of explosives hoarded by convicted Sarasota man
A Florida man had over 7,700 pounds of explosives in his possession, and after his conviction, federal officials no longer needed it as evidence.
Lake Placid's history on display in city's outdoor art gallery of murals
The City of Lake Placid is already known worldwide for colorful caladiums.