3 killed in Highlands County motorcycle crash, troopers say
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a triple fatal motorcycle crash that occurred on Saturday.
1 dead, 1 critically injured in 'unrelated' Highlands County shootings
The Highlands County Sheriff's Office is investigating a pair of shootings that claimed the life of one man and critically injured another man.
Accused gunman in 2019 Sebring bank shooting must inform court whether he'll use insanity defense
Four years after five people were gunned down at a bank in Sebring, the case still lingers in court. Wednesday is Zephen Xaver's last day to confirm whether his lawyers will attempt to use the insanity defense.
Man shot, killed on Avon Park basketball court, deputies say
Highlands County deputies are investigating after a man was shot to death early Saturday morning in Avon Park.
Highlands County: Agriculture crops hit hard by Ian, most power restored to residents
"Coasts are typically affected worse than we are, but that doesn't mean that we don't suffer damage when hurricanes come through. Preparation is the key to success in any disaster like this. This needs to be that wake-up call, especially for those folks that liven the low-lying areas."
Highlands deputies bust 'prolific' drug dealer with enough fentanyl to kill a quarter of the county
Deputies in Highlands County say they have busted one of its most prolific drug dealers.
2 Highlands County kids safely located following Missing Child Alert
A 14-year-old boy and a 12-year-old girl from Sebring have been safely located following a statewide Missing Child Alert.
'Caladium Capital of the World' in Lake Placid hosting 31st annual festival
Caladiums are primarily grown in Lake Placid, described as the “Caladium Capital of the World.” You can see the massive fields and purchase some for your own garden during the 31st annual Caladium Festival this weekend.
Missing Child Alert canceled after 14-year-old Sebring girl found safe
The statewide Missing Child Alert for a 14-year-old girl from Sebring has been canceled. The girl was found safe, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Lakeland teen, woman die after crash in Highlands County Sunday evening
A teen girl and a woman are dead after a crash in rural Highlands County Sunday night. Two others were inured the crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Man wanted for murder of 16-year-old at Avon Park car wash arrested, deputies say
The family of a 16-year-old murder victim is still left searching for answers as investigators try and track down the killer. The Highlands County Sheriff's Office said Dresean Williams was shot and killed by his cousin at a local car wash more than a year ago.
Lightning strike terrifies Sebring homeowner, sets yard on fire
Home security camera video shows the moment lightning struck in a Sebring neighborhood over the weekend.
'New lease on life': Avon Park Correctional Institution inmates help train, care for rescue dogs
A program called “Heeling Together Academy” at Avon Park Correctional Institution is giving prisoners and their fuzzy sidekicks a second chance at life.
19-year-old arrested for kidnapping child he met online, Highlands County deputies say
Anthony Joshua Borgesano, 19, from Orlando was identified as the suspect on April 12, according to Highlands County deputies. Investigators said they responded to a report of a kidnapping at about 8:10 p.m. on April 11 in Spring Lake.
Avon Park residents left cleaning up after hail falls during Highlands County storms
Avon Park residents were left cleaning up after large hail fell during Highlands County storms Monday evening.
Downed power lines, damages reported after hail falls in Highlands County, officials say
Severe weather moved through Highlands County early Monday evening. County officials reported damages to vehicles and downed power lines after hail fell in parts of the county.
Red Flag Warning issued as fire risk increases around Tampa Bay
Dry air and moderate to high winds are stoking concerns that brush fires could become a problem in Bay Area counties Wednesday.
Sex offender faces additional 21 felonies for registration violations, Highlands sheriff says
The Special Victims Unit of the Highlands County Sheriff's Office wants sex offenders to know it takes proper registration seriously. Deputies said registered sex offender Jorge Francisco Paz was warned, but appears not to have taken it seriously.
FHP: 1 killed, 1 charged with DUI manslaughter following wrong-way crash in Highlands County
A 28-year-old Sebring man is dead after an alleged intoxicated wrong-way driver fleeing from a crash hit him head-on in Highlands County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Body found behind Advance Auto Parts store in Avon Park, deputies say
Highlands County deputies are investigating after a woman's body was found behind a store.