Highlands County news

SEBRING, FL — A Cessna 172 carrying three people made an emergency landing on U.S. 98 in Sebring Saturday morning…

SEBRING, FL — The Highlands County Board of County Commissioners approved its fiscal year 2026-27 fire assessment and a two-year…

HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FL. (July 12, 2026) — Highlands County Road & Bridge and Traffic Operations, in coordination with Excavation Point…

HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FL — Detectives with the Highlands County Sheriff’s Office are investigating after human remains were discovered Tuesday afternoon…

SEBRING, FL — A Sebring man is facing multiple felony charges after investigators say he secretly recorded women inside fitting…

Update (8PM, June 15): Authorities have confirmed that all three previously missing occupants have been recovered deceased following an airboat…

LAKELAND, FL – More than $182,000 in grant funding has been awarded to 32 nonprofit organizations across Polk, Highlands, and…

AVON PARK, FL — A large fire destroyed the former AP Beachfront Night Club building on West Garrett Road Tuesday…