Avon Park man accused of stabbing mother 10 times: HCSO

An Avon Park man is behind bars after allegedly stabbing his mother 10 times at a home on West Lacey St.

Super speeders learn that violating new law is a drag

The State of Florida passed a law this year giving extra weight to law enforcement officers dealing with speeding drivers. 

1 hospitalized in Highlands County bee attack: HCFR

A swarm of bees sent one person to the hospital in Highlands County on Thursday morning, according to Highlands County Fire Rescue. 

Teen dies, 2 others airlifted to hospital after ATV collides with truck: FHP

One person is dead, and two others were airlifted to a nearby hospital after an ATV collided with a truck near the Lake Placid Boat Launch, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

5 arrested for murder after man robbed, killed at hotel: HCSO

Five people face murder charges after Highlands County deputies say the group violently robbed a 21-year-old man in a hotel room, leaving him shot to death.

Homicide investigation underway at hotel after man found dead

Highlands County deputies say they're investigating a homicide after finding a man dead at a hotel early Thursday.

Car fire sparks brush fire in Sebring on Saturday: HCSO

A vehicle fire started a 5-acre brush fire on Saturday near Hammock Road in Sebring, according to the Highlands County Sheriff's Office.

Missing mother, 2-year-old daughter found safe: HCSO

The Highlands County Sheriff's Office says a missing woman and her 2-year-old daughter have been found safe.

Florida man forced to strip down to his underwear fights armed kidnapper to escape ‘terrifying ordeal’: HCSO

A Florida man is recovering after deputies say he was kidnapped, forced to strip down to his underwear and nearly shot at before fighting his accused attacker and escaping when the suspect’s gun misfired or jammed.