Highlands County issues burn ban 1 week after 300-acre brush fire forced evacuations
A burn ban is in effect in Highlands County for at least the next 30 days.
Sentencing phase for Sebring bank shooter begins Monday, gunman faces death penalty
Jury selection begins Monday in the penalty phase for the man who shot and killed five women at a Highlands County bank in 2019, as Zephen Xaver waits to find out whether he'll be sentenced to death.
Highlands County man kills suspected home intruder accused of shooting his wife
A Highlands County man is being praised by the sheriff’s office for stabbing an accused home intruder to death with a garden knife after deputies say the suspect shot the man’s wife.
Highlands County residents survey damage following brush fire: 'It's an unbelievable thing'
The Florida Forest Service said smoke will still be visible for a few days as the Bluebird fire continues to smolder.
Evacuation order lifted after 300-acre brush fire burns in Highlands County
The evacuation order in Highlands County has been lifted after about 175 structures were asked to evacuate as firefighters worked to contain a brush fire that started Tuesday afternoon.
Missing boater’s body found in Sebring
The body of a 22-year-old man who disappeared after friends say he jumped off a boat on Lake Jackson on Saturday evening has been found.
Search underway in Sebring for missing boater at Lake Jackson: Officials
Multiple agencies are searching for a missing boater at Lake Jackson in Sebring on Sunday morning, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
Video: Shirtless Florida man with Wendy’s ‘beef’ caught on camera threatening to rob restaurant
Things took a frosty turn at a Highlands County Wendy’s recently when a Florida man’s beef with the fast-food joint turned into a pickle of a problem for employees as he threatened to rob the restaurant using his fingers as make-shift guns.
Highlands County teacher accused of molesting several students: Deputies
A Park Elementary School resource teacher was arrested on Thursday after parents contacted the Highlands County Sheriff's Office and reported that he was inappropriately touching students, according to officials.
Teen shot and killed inside Sebring church bathroom after fight over drugs, arrest made
A 15-year-old boy was shot and killed after an argument inside a Sebring church on Friday evening, according to officers.
Ministry and production company bringing 'Yeshua' play to Avon Park this weekend
Large live productions are something Power and Light Productions is very familiar with as they conduct live Walk through Bethlehem events at Christmastime and Passion Plays at Easter.
7-month-old boy found safe after being reported missing in Sebring
A 7-month-old child has been found after a Florida Missing Child Alert was issued in Sebring.
Weekend brush fire in Sebring serves as reminder to growing wildfire risk
Crews are still working to mop up and put out hot spots after a brush fire in Sebring Sunday afternoon. Around 20 nearby homes were evacuated after the flames got dangerously close.
Sebring residents evacuated, road closed due to fire: Deputies
A large brush fire caused some Sebring residents to be evacuated on Sunday, according to the Highlands County Sheriff's Office.
Sebring mother arrested after her young kids were found walking alone down busy road: Deputies
A 2-year-old and 4-year-old were found walking down the middle of a busy road on Saturday morning in Sebring, according to the Highlands County Sheriff's Office.
Deputies locate parents of 2 young boys found walking alone in Sebring
The Highlands County Sheriff's Office found two young boys in Sebring on Saturday morning.
Fraud and romance scam cost Florida companies more than $60,000: FDLE
A Highlands County business fell victim to an elaborate fraud scheme that also involved a romance scam, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
19-year-old arrested in connection to Highlands County hit-and-run that left bicyclist dead: FHP
A Sebring teenager was arrested over the weekend in connection to a hit-and-run that left a bicyclist dead in Highlands County, according to authorities.
Man arrested for hacking into company's email to steal $60K as part of romance scheme, deputies say
A Daytona Beach man was arrested for hacking into a construction company's email account and stealing more than $60,000, according to the Highlands County Sheriff's Office.
Missing boater found dead after drowning in Highlands County lake: FWC
A missing boater was found dead on Lake Lotela in Highlands County over the weekend, according to the FWC.