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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A missing boater was found dead on Lake Lotela in Highlands County over the weekend, according to the FWC.
Sebring hospital shooting: Father, son killed at AdventHealth Sebring, deputies say
A father shot and killed his son and then turned the gun on himself Thursday morning at AdventHealth in Sebring, according to the Highlands County Sheriff’s Office.
A father shot and killed his son and then turned the gun on himself Thursday morning at AdventHealth in Sebring, according to the Highlands County Sheriff’s Office.
Sebring revitalization: Rediscovering the treasures of an old town in Highlands County
The city of Sebring in Highlands County may be famous for its 12-hour race coming up, but another race is on to rediscover the treasures of this old town.
The city of Sebring in Highlands County may be famous for its 12-hour race coming up, but another race is on to rediscover the treasures of this old town.
Bay Area pastor's prayers were answered after avoiding 'widowmaker' heart attack
Pastor Rodney McFadden was at a dental appointment when his blood pressure was taken and he was sent to the emergency room.
Pastor Rodney McFadden was at a dental appointment when his blood pressure was taken and he was sent to the emergency room.