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.
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.
Body found in Lake Placid is likely missing 21-year-old
Deputies in Highlands County say they believe they’ve found the body of a missing 21-year-old man.
Lake Wales police investigating fatal vehicle crash
Edwin McMillan, 62, of Lake Wales, died Saturday afternoon following a vehicle crash in Lake Wales, according to the Lake Wales Police Department.
1 juvenile dead in Sebring shooting, police say
A male juvenile was shot to death early Sunday morning in Sebring, according to the Sebring Police Department.
Paranormal hunters beware: Police warn Sebring's abandoned Kenilworth Lodge is off-limits to the living
Ghost hunters have traveled far and wide to search the grounds of the Kenilworth Lodge in Highlands County, but police warn: the still-living are no longer welcome.
Sebring woman fires gun to scare away attempted robbers, police say
A Sebring woman scared away four to five men during attempted robbery Thursday when she grabbed her gun.
Woman killed after crash with tractor-trailer on U.S. 27, trooper say
A woman who has not yet been identified was killed Friday evening in a vehicle crash in Highlands County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Highlands fire officials: Sebring home didn’t have working smoke alarm; 1 pulled from fire
One person was in serious condition after a Sebring home was filled with smoke from a fire early Friday morning.
Lake Placid hosts 30th annual Caladium Festival this weekend
Lake Placid, the self-proclaimed "Caladium Capital of the World," is hosting the 30th annual Caladium Festival this weekend, July 23-25.
1 arrested following armed standoff in Highlands County
Jesse Lee Jon Frazier, 32, was arrested early Saturday morning following an armed standoff, according to the Highlands County Sheriff’s Office.
Tropical Storm Elsa information: Highlands County
Ongoing updates from Highlands County as Tropical Storm Elsa approaches Florida.
Pinellas County man drove to Highlands County to smoke weed, have sex with 14-year-old, deputies say
A St. Pete man headed east to Highlands County to smoke marijuana and have sex with a 14-year-old, officials said. Instead, he ended up meeting with detectives.
Community devastated after third teen dies following crash in Lake Placid
A tragedy is rocking the small community of Lake Placid after three close friends were killed in a crash early Saturday morning. Among the victims were an avid fisherman, a young bull rider, and a 17-year-old aspiring veterinarian.
Lake Placid community gathers to remember victims of crash that killed two, left teen critically injured
Two people are dead and a 17-year-old girl is fighting for her life in the hospital after a deadly crash in Highlands County.
2 dead, 1 critically injured in Highlands County multi-vehicle crash
An 18-year-old man and a 21-year-old man were killed early Saturday morning on Highway 70 in Highlands County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Sebring woman faces kidnapping charges after allegedly stealing car with two children inside
A Sebring woman was arrested after she needed to "get away" from her fiancé after an argument and knowingly stole another woman's car with her two small children inside, deputies say.
Park Elementary School employee charged with abusing 2 pre-kindergarten students in ESE class
Highlands County deputies arrested Cynthia Lee Heiss, 38, a paraprofessional at Park Elementary School in Avon Park, after they say she abused two children at the school.
Sebring woman dies in house fire put out by good Samaritan
A 22-year-old woman from Sebring was killed early Saturday morning in a house fire, according to Highlands County Fire Rescue.
Missing Sebring 16-year-old girl found safe
Deputies in Sebring are say a missing 16-year-old girl has now been found safe.