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.
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.
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.
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.
Highlands County deputies are investigating after a woman's body was found behind a store.
Drunk Florida man wanted for sexually battering a child passes out in McDonald’s drive-thru, deputies say
Luis Salinas, 35, who was wanted for sexual battery of a child, a capital felony, was arrested after he passed out in an Avon Park McDonald’s drive-thru lane, according to the Highlands County Sheriff’s Office.
Luis Salinas, 35, who was wanted for sexual battery of a child, a capital felony, was arrested after he passed out in an Avon Park McDonald’s drive-thru lane, according to the Highlands County Sheriff’s Office.
Highlands County livestock auction lifts up family devastated by COVID-19
A family devastated by COVID-19 is being held together by an outpouring of support from their community.
A family devastated by COVID-19 is being held together by an outpouring of support from their community.
Avon Park Mowerplex hosting Snowbird Nationals lawnmower races
Once a month, a dirt track in Avon Park hosts some high-adrenaline racing, but it's not cars or motorcycles flying around this track. It's lawnmowers.
Once a month, a dirt track in Avon Park hosts some high-adrenaline racing, but it's not cars or motorcycles flying around this track. It's lawnmowers.
FHP: 4 dead, 1 seriously injured in fiery Highlands County crash
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash that killed four people and seriously injured another in Highlands County.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash that killed four people and seriously injured another in Highlands County.
Sebring SunTrust Bank shooting suspect's trial delayed
Friday, a Highlands County judge decided to delay the trial for the Sebring bank shooting suspect but wants a date to be scheduled before the year is over.
Friday, a Highlands County judge decided to delay the trial for the Sebring bank shooting suspect but wants a date to be scheduled before the year is over.
Trial for Sebring SunTrust Bank shooter could face another delay
The families of five women gunned down at a SunTrust Bank in Sebring just over three years ago now demand justice. The man charged in their deaths has yet to face trial due to the pandemic and numerous legal delays – and another continuance may be on the horizon.
The families of five women gunned down at a SunTrust Bank in Sebring just over three years ago now demand justice. The man charged in their deaths has yet to face trial due to the pandemic and numerous legal delays – and another continuance may be on the horizon.
Sebring bank shooting: Community continues to heal as suspect prepares for trial 3 years after massacre
Sunday marks three years since the peace and quiet normally found in the town of Sebring was shattered. On Jan. 23, 2019, Zephen Xaver walked into the SunTrust Bank along U.S. 27, south of Lake Jackson, opened fire, and killed five women inside.
Sunday marks three years since the peace and quiet normally found in the town of Sebring was shattered. On Jan. 23, 2019, Zephen Xaver walked into the SunTrust Bank along U.S. 27, south of Lake Jackson, opened fire, and killed five women inside.
Lake Placid murals have drawn crowds to Highlands County town for 3 decades
Just a two-hour drive from Tampa, through the back roads of Central Florida, there's a small town with a colorful secret.
Just a two-hour drive from Tampa, through the back roads of Central Florida, there's a small town with a colorful secret.
FHP: Sebring woman charged with DUI in wrong-way crash that killed man, 4-year-old
A 45-year-old Sebring woman hit a car head-on, killing the man who was driving and a 4-year-old girl, according to FHP. A female passenger and two other children in the car were also seriously injured.
A 45-year-old Sebring woman hit a car head-on, killing the man who was driving and a 4-year-old girl, according to FHP. A female passenger and two other children in the car were also seriously injured.
Troopers searching for hit-and-run driver who seriously injured teenager on bicycle
A 16-year-old boy from Wauchula is in serious condition after being hit by the driver of a pickup truck towing a white enclosed trailer who fled the scene, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 16-year-old boy from Wauchula is in serious condition after being hit by the driver of a pickup truck towing a white enclosed trailer who fled the scene, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Fake contractor in Highlands County charged for stealing deposits from victims, deputies say
Highlands County investigators say a suspect claimed to be a contractor, promising victims to do home improvement work but ended up pocketing their money.
Highlands County investigators say a suspect claimed to be a contractor, promising victims to do home improvement work but ended up pocketing their money.
Sebring man fatally shoots bear and her cub, FWC says
A Sebring man will face a Highlands County judge after he was cited by state wildlife officials for shooting and killing a mother bear and cub, according to authorities.
A Sebring man will face a Highlands County judge after he was cited by state wildlife officials for shooting and killing a mother bear and cub, according to authorities.
'Old Florida is alive' at The Hotel Jacaranda in Avon Park
Many residents call The Hotel Jacaranda the jewel of downtown Avon Park. Babe Ruth was a regular visitor during spring training trips; Al Capone and Clark Gable also stayed at the hotel.
Many residents call The Hotel Jacaranda the jewel of downtown Avon Park. Babe Ruth was a regular visitor during spring training trips; Al Capone and Clark Gable also stayed at the hotel.
1 injured in Highlands County ultralight crash
A 38-year-old Sebring man was hospitalized after crashing an ultralight aircraft near the Sebring airport Saturday morning, according to the Highlands County Sheriff’s Office.
A 38-year-old Sebring man was hospitalized after crashing an ultralight aircraft near the Sebring airport Saturday morning, according to the Highlands County Sheriff’s Office.
2 charged with murder of 88-year-old Sebring man 1 year after the attack
Britney Lee Andrus, 24, and Tyler Ethan Best, 20, are facing second-degree murder charges in the death of 88-year-old James Little, according to the Highlands County Sheriff’s Office.
Britney Lee Andrus, 24, and Tyler Ethan Best, 20, are facing second-degree murder charges in the death of 88-year-old James Little, according to the Highlands County Sheriff’s Office.
Man, horse killed in Highlands County crash
A 74-year-old man and a horse were killed Saturday night after being struck by a truck on State Road 64 in Highlands County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 74-year-old man and a horse were killed Saturday night after being struck by a truck on State Road 64 in Highlands County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.