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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.