A 3-year-old child was airlifted to Tampa General Hospital as a precautionary measure Friday morning after nearly drowning in a pool at 1230 Lake Lotela Drive in Avon Park. ...more

April 10, 2009

Juan Carlos Rivera, 19, was reported missing from a residence on Mercedes Street in Sebring after a dispute with his family, said Lt. Kenny Johnson of Highlands County Sheriff's Office. The dispute occurred last night at about 6:30 p.m. Rivera fled on foot. ...more

March 30, 2009

Juan Carlos Rivera, 19, was reported missing from a residence on Mercedes Street in Sebring after a dispute with his family, said Lt. Kenny Johnson of Highlands County Sheriff's Office. The dispute occurred last night at about 6:30 p.m. Rivera fled on foot. ...more

March 29, 2009

Wal-Mart shoppers can continue with their browsing; this gang initiation threat is nothing but a hoax. ...more

March 19, 2009

Wal-Mart shoppers can continue with their browsing; this gang initiation threat is nothing but a hoax. ...more

March 19, 2009

Two men wanted in connection with a home invasion/murder that occurred Wednesday morning in Okeechobee County were captured Wednesday afternoon by Highlands County Sheriff's deputies in Sun 'N Lakes of Lake Placid. ...more

March 19, 2009

Two men wanted in connection with a home invasion/murder that occurred Wednesday morning in Okeechobee County were captured Wednesday afternoon by Highlands County Sheriff's Deputies in Sun 'N Lakes of Lake Placid. ...more

March 18, 2009

A City of Avon Park employee was fired from his job after an altercation with another worker at the city's wastewater treatment plant. ...more

February 19, 2009

The annual Thakkar Tennis Classic Valentine Mixed Doubles tournament attracted a strong field for Saturday and Sunday's event at the Thakkar Tennis Center. ...more

February 10, 2009

Deputies are still looking for three black males who invaded two Washington Heights homes Friday evening. ...more

January 18, 2009