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.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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.