Two teenagers injured in Highlands County shooting, police say
The Highlands County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting in the Leisure Lakes area of Lake Placid that left two people injured on Saturday morning.
The Highlands County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting in the Leisure Lakes area of Lake Placid that left two people injured on Saturday morning.
Delivery man helps save Highlands County woman stuck in window for 5 hours
A Highlands County woman says she owes her life to her neighborhood's newspaper delivery man.
A Highlands County woman says she owes her life to her neighborhood's newspaper delivery man.
Missing Highlands County teen draws statewide attention
A Florida Missing Child Alert has been issued for a Highlands County teenager.
A Florida Missing Child Alert has been issued for a Highlands County teenager.
Sebring man sentenced to 40 years for local sex crimes, child porn
On Monday, Billy Joe Gann was sentenced to 40 years for local charges. Gann told an undercover agent in 2021 that he molested a child and shared photos of children.
On Monday, Billy Joe Gann was sentenced to 40 years for local charges. Gann told an undercover agent in 2021 that he molested a child and shared photos of children.
State Rep. Fred Hawkins selected as South Florida State College's next president by trustees
State Rep. Fred Hawkins, R-St. Cloud, was selected Wednesday by South Florida State College trustees to succeed retiring school President Thomas Leitzel.
State Rep. Fred Hawkins, R-St. Cloud, was selected Wednesday by South Florida State College trustees to succeed retiring school President Thomas Leitzel.
Armed fugitive sex offender killed, murder suspect arrested following standoff in Sebring: HCSO
Highlands County deputies say they shot and killed a fugitive sex offender after he raised a handgun at them following a standoff at a Sebring home, which also led a woman hiding in a closet to be arrested on second-degree murder charges.
Highlands County deputies say they shot and killed a fugitive sex offender after he raised a handgun at them following a standoff at a Sebring home, which also led a woman hiding in a closet to be arrested on second-degree murder charges.
World War II hero killed during Operation Tidal Wave laid to rest
On Saturday, a World War II hero was laid to rest.
On Saturday, a World War II hero was laid to rest.
Avon Park mayor works toward changes after 13-year-old hit, killed by Amtrak train
When a train passes through Avon Park at West Bell Street and South Feagin Avenue, a crossing gate arm goes down over the road.
When a train passes through Avon Park at West Bell Street and South Feagin Avenue, a crossing gate arm goes down over the road.
13-year-old dead after being hit by Amtrak train in Avon Park, deputies say
Just 11 minutes after the school bell rang, Highlands County deputies responded to a deadly Amtrak passenger train crash involving a child.
Just 11 minutes after the school bell rang, Highlands County deputies responded to a deadly Amtrak passenger train crash involving a child.
Critics believe finalist for South Florida State College's next president was hand-picked by Gov. DeSantis
Rep. Fred Hawkins addressed Thursday the criticism he's received following the announcement he's the only finalist to be the next leader of South Florida State College in Highlands County.
Rep. Fred Hawkins addressed Thursday the criticism he's received following the announcement he's the only finalist to be the next leader of South Florida State College in Highlands County.
State Rep. Fred Hawkins named sole finalist for South Florida State College’s new president
South Florida State College took a step toward selecting its next president Wednesday, naming state Rep. Fred Hawkins as the sole finalist for the position.
South Florida State College took a step toward selecting its next president Wednesday, naming state Rep. Fred Hawkins as the sole finalist for the position.
Five arrested in connection with Highlands shooting
At around 6:42 on Friday night, a 25-year-old man was critically injured in a shooting at the intersection of SR 66 and S. Orange Blossom Blvd.
At around 6:42 on Friday night, a 25-year-old man was critically injured in a shooting at the intersection of SR 66 and S. Orange Blossom Blvd.
Officials warn of wildfire season with dry conditions continuing across Florida
Dry conditions across the state has Florida Forest Service officials raising red flags over this wildfire season, which they said is already off to a hot and early start.
Dry conditions across the state has Florida Forest Service officials raising red flags over this wildfire season, which they said is already off to a hot and early start.
HCSO: Highlands County deputy arrested for altering doctor’s notes to take time off work
A Highlands County detention deputy is facing nine felony charges after investigators say he altered doctor’s notes to extend his medical leave on three different occasions.
A Highlands County detention deputy is facing nine felony charges after investigators say he altered doctor’s notes to extend his medical leave on three different occasions.
Sebring bank shooter apologizes in handwritten note for 2019 murders, court records show
The gunman who pleaded guilty in the killings of five women inside a SunTrust Bank in Highlands County has apologized in a handwritten note, court records show.
The gunman who pleaded guilty in the killings of five women inside a SunTrust Bank in Highlands County has apologized in a handwritten note, court records show.
Sebring bank shooting suspect pleads guilty to 2019 murders
More than four years after a gunman killed five women inside a SunTrust Bank in Highlands County, the man who pulled the trigger has changed his plea.
More than four years after a gunman killed five women inside a SunTrust Bank in Highlands County, the man who pulled the trigger has changed his plea.
Sebring teen fatally shot after playing basketball at church, police say
Sebring police are searching for the shooter who killed a 17-year-old Friday night.
Sebring police are searching for the shooter who killed a 17-year-old Friday night.
3 killed in Highlands County motorcycle crash, troopers say
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a triple fatal motorcycle crash that occurred on Saturday.
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.
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.
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.