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Highlands County Natural Resources wants to hear from the community. The County is planning future improvements at Sun ’n Lake Preserve and is asking residents to share their ideas and feedback. They’re working with Kimley-Horn on the project, and public input is open through the end of February. Visit highlandsfl.gov to take part and help…

One person is dead and four others were injured after a three-vehicle crash Friday night in Highlands County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers say a 19-year-old man from St. Cloud attempted a left turn on State Road 70 near County Road 721, pulling into the path of a 21-year-old Moore Haven man traveling…

Sebring police arrested two suspects following a reported burglary at a home on Lakeview Drive. Officers responded after a caller reported someone loading items from an unoccupied residence. Police say 39-year-olds Ronald Durfee and Kayla Tyrney were taken into custody after exiting the home, where the owner was out of town and had not given…

Four people are dead following a devastating multi-vehicle crash in Lake Wales. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office says the crash happened just after 4 p.m. Wednesday on State Road 60 East near Capps Road and involved five vehicles and 11 people. SR 60 was shut down for hours as deputies investigated the crash and worked…

South Florida State College has announced Harry Havery as its incoming Director of Cultural Programs. Havery began the role this week and will spend the next few months shadowing longtime director Cindy Garren, who plans to retire at the end of May after more than 12 years of service. Havery brings decades of experience in…

Highlands County deputies, with the help of K-9 Waylon, arrested a Sebring man Sunday after he ran from investigators. Authorities say Micah Gregory Brown fled while deputies attempted to question him about a battery case but was tracked to a wooded area off South Egret Street, where he was found hiding. Deputies say Brown was…

A circuit court judge has ruled Britney Lee Andrus competent to be sentenced following her conviction in the 2022 murder of an elderly Sebring man. Andrus had been evaluated after concerns were raised about her mental health while in jail, but a court-appointed psychologist determined she understands the proceedings. She was convicted of second-degree murder,…

Highlands County officials are reminding residents to protect their pets as colder temperatures settle into the area. Emergency Management officials say pets should be brought indoors whenever possible, especially overnight, since cold conditions can be dangerous for animals. For pets that must stay outside, officials recommend providing a warm, dry, and draft-free shelter, using insulated…

Highlands County officials are opening a warming center as freezing temperatures are expected late Saturday night through Sunday morning. The center will be located at the Bert J. Harris Jr. Agricultural Center in Sebring and will open from 9 p.m. to 9 a.m. Saturday night, and again Sunday night. It’s available for anyone without adequate…

The Southwest Florida Water Management District has declared a Modified Phase II “Severe” Water Shortage due to ongoing dry conditions. Starting February 8 through July 1, residents—including those on private wells—in multiple counties must limit lawn watering to one day per week. The move follows below-average rainfall and declining water levels in aquifers, rivers, and…