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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 Continue reading

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, Continue reading

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 Continue reading

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 Continue reading

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 Continue reading