Watch: Highlands County deputy uses PVC pipe, rain slicker to wrangle wandering alligator

A 4-foot alligator was spotted roaming a construction site on South Lake Boulevard in Avon Park, prompting a response from ...

Lockdowns at 3 Highlands County schools were based on 'hoax' threats, officials say

Three high schools in Highlands County were placed under precautionary lockdowns Tuesday after they received threats over the ...
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Fisherman drowns in Highlands County lake after falling off boat

HIGHLANDS COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — A fisherman drowned Sunday after he fell off a boat and into a lake in Highlands County. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Highlands County ...
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Highlands County Producer’s Cut

Take an extended journey through history in Highlands County. On this Producer’s Cut of Florida Road Trip, we explore the history of Highlands County. Join us as we explore Sebring, Avon Park and Lake ...
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Highlands County officials monitor smoke from wildfire, prescribed burns

UPDATE 1:33 P.M 1/22 LAKE PLACID, Fla. (WWSB) - Highlands County Fire Rescue released an update Thursday about the ongoing situation after a 178-acre wildfire burned in Lake Placid on Wednesday. State ...
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Florida wildfire that torched 25,000 acres to cause smoke in Highlands County

SEBRING, Fla. - Smoke from a South Florida wildfire that has burned more than 25,000 acres in the Everglades will likely be seen in Highlands County on Wednesday. According to Highlands County ...