Crash in Highlands County kills motorcyclist
A 34- year-old man died on Saturday following a vehicle crash in Highlands County.
A 34- year-old man died on Saturday following a vehicle crash in Highlands County.
One found dead following mobile home fire in Highlands County
A mobile home fire led to the death of one person in Highlands County, according to fire officials.
A mobile home fire led to the death of one person in Highlands County, according to fire officials.
Mama bear, 2 cubs spotted in Sebring neighborhood
A mama bear and two cubs were seen playing in the front yard of a Sebring neighborhood on Wednesday. Stacy Ann Shoop captured video of the trio from her son’s bedroom window around 10 a.m. in the Harder Hall subdivision.
A mama bear and two cubs were seen playing in the front yard of a Sebring neighborhood on Wednesday. Stacy Ann Shoop captured video of the trio from her son’s bedroom window around 10 a.m. in the Harder Hall subdivision.
Highlands County deputies find missing teen
Deputies in Highlands County safely located a teen who was reported missing Saturday afternoon.
Deputies in Highlands County safely located a teen who was reported missing Saturday afternoon.
'A good guy:' College classmate, coach remember George Floyd
George Floyd, the Minneapolis man who died in police custody Monday, went to college at South Florida State College in Avon Park. According to the school, he was a student there from 1993 through 1995, and played on the basketball team, the Panthers.
George Floyd, the Minneapolis man who died in police custody Monday, went to college at South Florida State College in Avon Park. According to the school, he was a student there from 1993 through 1995, and played on the basketball team, the Panthers.
Man arrested for Avon Park murder
Highlands County Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested in connection with the Thursday night shooting death of 20-year-old Christopher Reese in Avon Park.
Highlands County Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested in connection with the Thursday night shooting death of 20-year-old Christopher Reese in Avon Park.
20-year-old fatally shot in front of Avon Park home, deputies say
Highlands County deputies are investigating the murder of a 20-year-old man.
Highlands County deputies are investigating the murder of a 20-year-old man.
Deputies: Sebring man threatened mass shooting at Publix; upset people weren't wearing masks
Highlands County deputies said they arrested a 62-year-old man after he wrote in a Facebook post threatening a massing shooting at a Publix.
Highlands County deputies said they arrested a 62-year-old man after he wrote in a Facebook post threatening a massing shooting at a Publix.
Who to call if you feel sick
If you feel sick, there are in-home, local, and national resources for you to get advice and medical help. Below is a list of hotlines, phone numbers, websites, and emails where you can get help in the Tampa Bay Area.
If you feel sick, there are in-home, local, and national resources for you to get advice and medical help. Below is a list of hotlines, phone numbers, websites, and emails where you can get help in the Tampa Bay Area.
‘1000 Miles of Sebring’ canceled due to travel ban; ’12 Hours of Sebring’ postponed
Race organizers announced the Sebring 1000 has been canceled, while the 12 Hours of Sebring has been postponed until November.
Race organizers announced the Sebring 1000 has been canceled, while the 12 Hours of Sebring has been postponed until November.
Lake Placid man arrested after allegedly communicating obscenely with teen online
Stephen Matthew Weismore, 23, is behind bars after allegedly having sexually explicit online chats with a 14-year-old girl, according to the Highlands County Sheriff’s Office.
Stephen Matthew Weismore, 23, is behind bars after allegedly having sexually explicit online chats with a 14-year-old girl, according to the Highlands County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputy makes traffic stop, stops scammer from defrauding driver
It started as a routine traffic stop for speeding, but Deputy Garrison with the Highlands County Sheriff's Office quickly learned the woman he pulled over was in the process of being scammed by someone on the phone.
It started as a routine traffic stop for speeding, but Deputy Garrison with the Highlands County Sheriff's Office quickly learned the woman he pulled over was in the process of being scammed by someone on the phone.
Highlands County deputies find missing child
The Highlands County Sheriff’s Office found Kendrick Faison, 12, who was reported missing earlier today.
The Highlands County Sheriff’s Office found Kendrick Faison, 12, who was reported missing earlier today.
Highlands County man charged with 300 felonies related to child porn
Highlands County Man charged with 300 felonies related to child pornography.
Highlands County Man charged with 300 felonies related to child pornography.
Margaret Becker’s vehicle found in Kissimmee River, no sign of missing woman
Members of the Highlands County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) found Margaret Becker’s vehicle in the Kissimmee River Saturday afternoon, but she is still missing.
Members of the Highlands County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) found Margaret Becker’s vehicle in the Kissimmee River Saturday afternoon, but she is still missing.
Deputies search for missing elderly woman last seen 2 weeks ago at Publix in Highlands County
Helen Becker has been by her husband’s side for more than 42 years, and now she is gone. Detectives say the 81-year-old mysteriously vanished two weeks ago, and they have almost no leads to go on.
Helen Becker has been by her husband’s side for more than 42 years, and now she is gone. Detectives say the 81-year-old mysteriously vanished two weeks ago, and they have almost no leads to go on.
HCSO: 5 arrested in connection with 2017 Sebring murder
Johan Wendon Holder, Ortland Clifford Williams, Mikevious Aljawon Young and Christopher Laveon Bell are facing charges in connection with the 2017 murder of Joshua Hickey in Highlands County.
Johan Wendon Holder, Ortland Clifford Williams, Mikevious Aljawon Young and Christopher Laveon Bell are facing charges in connection with the 2017 murder of Joshua Hickey in Highlands County.
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.
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 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.
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.