A U.S. Marine died Thursday in Hardee County after his parachute failed to deploy during a training exercise. ...more

September 13, 2009

The Highlands County Sheriff's Office is continuing an active investigation into the discovery of a body inside a burned vehicle Nov. 29 in Hardee County. ...more

January 8, 2009

The Highlands County Sheriff's Office is continuing an active investigation into the discovery of a body inside a burned vehicle Nov. 29 in Hardee County. ...more

January 7, 2009

The investigation into the discovery of a body found in Hardee County is now being headed by the Highlands County Sheriff's Office. ...more

December 10, 2008

A pilot flying from Leesburg to Fort Myers crashed in a Hardee County orange grove while trying to make an emergency landing this morning. ...more

December 7, 2008

A body found Saturday in Hardee County may have ties here in Highlands County, with local law enforcement assisting in the investigation. Lt. Tim Lethbridge, with the Highlands County Sheriff's Office's criminal investigation unit, said the Hardee County Sheriff's Office responded to a burned vehicle on Saturday. Inside, authorities discovered an unidentified body. ...more

December 1, 2008

A group of men sold more than 30 stolen vehicles to Bartow Auto Salvage, Polk County deputies say. ...more

August 30, 2008

TAMPA - A group of men sold more than 30 stolen vehicles to Bartow Auto Salvage, Polk County deputies say. ...more

August 29, 2008

WAUCHULA — Two 15-year-old Hardee Junior High School students face multiple charges, including felony criminal mischief, in connection with the vandalism of their school. ...more

January 24, 2008

WAUCHULA — Vandals armed with spray paint cans struck classroom walls, doors, floors, hallways and the center court of the gymnasium at Hardee Junior High School Tuesday night or early Wednesday morning. ...more

January 24, 2008