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. 

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!