Mother and daughter charged with stealing from child care center, HCSO says
An Avon Park mother and daughter are accused of stealing nearly $100,000 from a non-profit child care center.
Mother and son charged with 54 counts of animal abuse after dogs, cats were found in 'deplorable conditions'
An eviction turned into a rescue operation for 46 dogs and 8 cats in Highlands County that were found in a home covered in feces and infested with roaches and rats, according to officials.
Former DCF employee accused of abusing, killing adopted daughter in Sebring: ‘Horrific crime’
A woman who once worked for the Florida Department of Children and Families and was guardian ad-litem is accused of murdering her adopted daughter in ‘one of the worst crime scenes’ the Highlands County Sheriff has ever seen.
Fired FEMA supervisor claims she followed orders when telling workers to avoid homes of Trump supporters
The fired FEMA supervisor accused of telling workers to skip the homes of Trump supporters in Highlands County for Hurricane Milton relief is sharing her side of the story.
FEMA official fired for directing workers to avoid homes with Trump signs, Lake Placid mayor reacts
A Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) worker was fired after she directed workers helping hurricane survivors in Lake Placid, Florida not to go to homes with yard signs supporting President-elect Donald Trump, according to the agency.
FEMA official fired for directing hurricane relief away from Trump supporters' homes
A Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) official who instructed Hurricane Milton relief workers to skip homes with Trump signs has been removed from her role, a FEMA spokesperson tells Fox News, while Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is investigating the federal agency over the controversy.
Fiery Halloween crash critically injures child, hospitalizes 8 others in Highlands County: FHP
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fiery crash that took place on Halloween night in Lake Placid.
Jury recommends death penalty for man convicted in Highland County deputy’s murder
A jury recommended the death penalty for a man convicted in the murder of a Highlands County deputy on Monday.
1 injured as possible tornado tears through Highlands County mobile home park: HCSO
One person suffered minor injuries, and a Lake Placid mobile home park was severely damaged when a possible tornado tore through it on Wednesday afternoon.
Hurricane Milton: Highlands County updates & information
As Hurricane Milton works its way toward Florida, here's what people in DeSoto County need to know.
Florida man armed with weights shot, killed by deputy, investigators say
A man armed with large weight plates from a weight bench was shot and killed by a Highlands County deputy, the sheriff's office said.
Sebring man charged with manslaughter after daughter with autism found dead
A Sebring man has been charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of his 9-year-old daughter with autism.
Hurricane Helene: Highlands County updates & information
As Tropical Storm Helene works its way toward Florida, here's what people in Highlands County need to know.
Missing 10-year-old Sebring boy safely located
Police in Sebring are asking for help locating a 10-year-old boy who ran away from his home.
Skeletal remains discovered by children playing in abandoned house in Highlands County: Deputies
A death investigation is underway in Highlands County after children discovered skeletal remains while playing inside an abandoned home in Avon Park.
Sebring bank shooting: Jurors recommend death penalty for gunman Zephen Xaver
After deliberating for about three hours, jurors in the Sebring bank shooter’s sentencing trial voted 9-3 to recommend the death penalty for gunman Zephen Xaver.
Sebring bank shooting: Gunman Zephen Xaver’s fate sits in the hands of the jury
After a little more than two weeks of testimony, a Highlands County jury, now made up of 12 jurors, 8 women and 4 men, has begun deliberating in the sentencing trial of Sebring bank shooter Zephen Xaver.
Sebring bank shooting: Testimony ends in gunman's sentencing trial
Testimony in Sebring bank shooter Zephen Xaver’s sentencing trial wrapped up on Tuesday morning.