1 dead, 1 injured after multi-vehicle crash on US-27 in Highlands County: FHP
A teen driver was seriously injured, and a 38-year-old man was killed after a crash in Highlands County on Friday afternoon, according to officials.
A teen driver was seriously injured, and a 38-year-old man was killed after a crash in Highlands County on Friday afternoon, according to officials.
61-year-old man shot, Highlands County deputies investigating death
The Highlands County Sheriff's Office says they found a man dead inside a Sebring home overnight.
The Highlands County Sheriff's Office says they found a man dead inside a Sebring home overnight.
Highlands County K-9 finds man who hid in lake after fleeing traffic stop: 'He got me!'
A Lake Placid man who ran from a traffic stop was arrested on Sunday night after being found hiding in a lake, according to the Highlands County Sheriff's Office.
A Lake Placid man who ran from a traffic stop was arrested on Sunday night after being found hiding in a lake, according to the Highlands County Sheriff's Office.
Highlands County deputies investigating shooting in Lake Placid
The Highlands County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that happened on Golf Villas Court NW in the Placid Lakes area of Lake Placid early Saturday morning.
The Highlands County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that happened on Golf Villas Court NW in the Placid Lakes area of Lake Placid early Saturday morning.
Highlands County deputy injured after ramming vehicle during high-speed pursuit
A deputy with the Highlands County Sheriff's Office was injured after ramming a suspect vehicle during a high-speed chase into Hardee County Tuesday.
A deputy with the Highlands County Sheriff's Office was injured after ramming a suspect vehicle during a high-speed chase into Hardee County Tuesday.
Highlands County detention deputy found dead after taking his own life near sheriff’s office headquarters
An on-duty Highlands County deputy was found dead Wednesday morning after taking his own life near the sheriff's office's headquarters, officials said.
An on-duty Highlands County deputy was found dead Wednesday morning after taking his own life near the sheriff's office's headquarters, officials said.
3 injured in plane crash in Highlands County; FAA investigating
A plane crashed into a field in Highlands County on Friday evening, according to authorities. All six passengers survived, but three were hospitalized.
A plane crashed into a field in Highlands County on Friday evening, according to authorities. All six passengers survived, but three were hospitalized.
Highlands County woman wins $1 million on $50 scratch-off game
A Lake Placid woman won a $1 million prize playing the $1,000,000 A Year For Life Spectacular Scratch-Off game, the Florida Lottery announced Wednesday.
A Lake Placid woman won a $1 million prize playing the $1,000,000 A Year For Life Spectacular Scratch-Off game, the Florida Lottery announced Wednesday.
Miami-Dade County men arrested for poaching deer in Highlands County: FWC
Two men from Miami-Dade County admitted to harvesting six white-tailed deer, but neither had hunting licenses, according to officials.
Two men from Miami-Dade County admitted to harvesting six white-tailed deer, but neither had hunting licenses, according to officials.
76-year-old bicyclist hit by truck during fatal Sebring crash: FHP
A 76-year-old Sebring man died at the scene of a crash on Saturday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 76-year-old Sebring man died at the scene of a crash on Saturday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Girlfriend of man killed by Highlands Co. deputies over burning of 9-year-old arrested: HCSO
The girlfriend of a man who was killed in Highlands County after he struck deputies with a metal rod on Tuesday has been arrested for her involvement in the confrontation, according to authorities.
The girlfriend of a man who was killed in Highlands County after he struck deputies with a metal rod on Tuesday has been arrested for her involvement in the confrontation, according to authorities.
Man killed after hitting deputy with metal rod, trying to burn child he thought was possessed by demon: HCSO
A suspect accused of hitting a Highlands County deputy with a metal bar was shot and killed by another deputy Tuesday afternoon.
A suspect accused of hitting a Highlands County deputy with a metal bar was shot and killed by another deputy Tuesday afternoon.
2 killed in Highlands County motorcycle crash: FHP
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash that claimed the life of a motorcyclist and his passenger in Highlands County on Monday.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash that claimed the life of a motorcyclist and his passenger in Highlands County on Monday.
Highlands County delivery man honored for saving woman stuck in window for 5 hours: ‘I am so humbled’
A Highlands County man received an award for helping save a woman’s life.
A Highlands County man received an award for helping save a woman’s life.
Highlands County deputies searching for door-to-door fraudster
Deputies in Highlands County are asking for help identifying a man they say is going door-to-door in several neighborhoods asking for donations to help a JV basketball team but is not actually associated with a school.
Deputies in Highlands County are asking for help identifying a man they say is going door-to-door in several neighborhoods asking for donations to help a JV basketball team but is not actually associated with a school.
Lake Placid woman killed in crash with semi-truck on U.S. 27: FHP
A fatal crash on U.S. 27 is under investigation.
A fatal crash on U.S. 27 is under investigation.
Expanding Florida’s caladium market: Spruce up holiday decor
Florida may be known for its strawberries and citrus, but there’s another crop that dominates the fields in Highlands County—caladiums.
Florida may be known for its strawberries and citrus, but there’s another crop that dominates the fields in Highlands County—caladiums.
Highlands County father dead after holding children hostage in 18-hour standoff, firing at deputies: HCSO
A Highlands County man is dead after holding his two children hostage in an 18-hour standoff that ended in a burning home and shots fired at deputies.
A Highlands County man is dead after holding his two children hostage in an 18-hour standoff that ended in a burning home and shots fired at deputies.
Man charged with shooting, killing 21-year-old in Avon Park: Sheriff's Office
A man was arrested and charged with second-degree murder after authorities said he shot and killed a man following an altercation in Avon Park.
A man was arrested and charged with second-degree murder after authorities said he shot and killed a man following an altercation in Avon Park.
8 arrested in Highlands County after months-long investigation into fentanyl dealer
Eight people were arrested in Avon Park on Tuesday to cap a months-long investigation from the Highlands County Sheriff's Office and other agencies into a fentanyl dealer.
Eight people were arrested in Avon Park on Tuesday to cap a months-long investigation from the Highlands County Sheriff's Office and other agencies into a fentanyl dealer.