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.
Avon Park student with disassembled gun, marijuana in backpack tased during scuffle with school staff: HCSO
A student at Avon Park High School who was tased while fighting with staff was arrested after deputies said they found a disassembled gun and a baggie of marijuana in his backpack on Monday.
Man arrested for murder after roommate found shot to death outside home: HCSO
A 70-year-old man faces a first-degree murder charge after Highlands County deputies say he shot and killed his roommate on Monday.
2 teens die after US-27 car crash in Sebring, FHP says
Two teens were killed in a car crash on US-27 in Sebring on Friday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Driver arrested for Highlands County crash that killed 13-year-old boy, injured 2 others
An 18-year-old involved in a deadly crash while speeding from the Florida Highway Patrol in Highlands County has been arrested.
Emaciated dogs seized from Lake Placid home as deputies arrest their owner for animal cruelty: HCSO
A Lake Placid man has been arrested after deputies say they found numerous emaciated dogs on his property, including one that was nursing puppies.
Sebring woman kills husband, 10-year-old son before killing herself: HCSO
A family of three is dead after the Highlands County Sheriff's Office says a woman shot her husband and 10-year-old son before taking her own life.
Video: Fire damages Highlands County church
Highlands County Fire Rescue is investigating after crews battled a fire at a church on Thursday night.
Teen dies, others injured after driver flees attempted traffic stop in Winter Haven: FHP
An Okeechobee teen is dead and criminal charges are pending after a driver attempted to flee police before crashing into the back of another vehicle, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Wind challenges fire crews putting out blaze in Sebring
Highlands County Fire Rescue crews say they responded to a Sebring home fully engulfed in flames Monday morning.
Semi and pickup truck collide on SR-70, killing 1 person: FHP
A pickup truck driver is dead after colliding with a semi-truck near the intersection of SR-70 and CR-721, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Sebring mobile home destroyed after fire breaks out: HCFR
Highlands County Fire Rescue says they are investigating how a fire started Saturday morning at a mobile home in Sebring.
Motorcyclist dies after crash on US-27 in Sebring: FHP
A motorcyclist is dead after a crash on US-27 in Sebring on Saturday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Sebring bank shooter formally sentenced to death for killing 5 women in 2019
Sebring bank shooter Zephen Xaver was formally sentenced to death on Monday afternoon.
Florida man arrested for DUI after crashing into patrol vehicle
A man faces a DUI charge after crashing into the back of a patrol vehicle in the early morning hours of Thanksgiving, according to the Sebring Police Department.
19-year-old arrested for murder of 18-year-old on basketball court, Highlands deputies say
A 19-year-old faces several charges, including murder, after Highlands County deputies say he shot and killed an 18-year-old on a basketball court.
Birth mother of 13-year-old believed to be murdered shares concern for other child adopted by suspect
Selena, 13, never really had a chance to be a child. She went through foster care before being adopted by a Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) worker.
Man killed in shooting on basketball court, Highlands County deputies investigating
A man died after being shot on a basketball court on Monday evening, according to the Highlands County Sheriff's Office.