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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.” 

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.