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. 

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.

Colorful views await in the Caladium Capital of the World

Highlands County is home to rolling fields and beautiful farmland. It's also home to a colorful, 100-acre caladium farm, making Lake Placid the Caladium Capital of the World.

Look out: Bear family spotted in Avon Park
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A mama bear and her cubs have been roaming around Highlands County for about a month, and were recently spotted in Avon Park. Highlands County officials are warning residents that if they seem them, avoid them!

Maxwell Groves gives an old slice of Florida life

Travel down the back roads of Highlands County, make a turn onto East Circle Street and you'll find an open sign on a wooden porch with rocking chairs. 

A Sebring soda shop pops with hundreds of unique flavors

There's a little shop in Sebring that's serving up more than just hot dogs and ice cream -- they offer hundreds of different kinds of soda. 

Body of missing Highlands County man found

Deputies in Highlands County say the body of a missing man has now been found.

Highlands County deputies search for missing diabetic man

The Highlands County Sheriff's Office is searching for a missing man who is diabetic and in need of medication.

Law enforcement holding training exercise at Sebring Middle School

If you see a lot of police activity at Sebring Middle School on Friday morning, don’t be alarmed, it’s just a training session.

Pasco homicide suspect commits suicide in mall parking lot

The man suspected of fatally shooting the mother of his child committed suicide in a mall parking lot in Highlands County on Saturday.

Highlands man killed in dog attack, autopsy confirms

Investigators in Highlands County have confirmed that a Lake Placid man, found dead on Thursday, was bitten by dogs more than 100 times in a deadly attack.