U.S. UPDATE: 4:26 p.m. EDT—The Highlands County Sheriff's Office confirmed another person died as a result of a helicopter crash in Sebring, Florida, on Tuesday, bringing the total to two people. Both people were believed to have been inside the helicopter at the time of the crash. One other person was injured, who was on the ground at the time. Original story: A helicopter crashed into a mobile home in Sebring, Florida, on Tuesday afternoon, killing at least one person. Authorities said another person was also taken to the hospital. The Highlands County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the helicopter crashed into the Sebring Falls Mobile Home Park. The sheriff’s office said two homes were on fire as a result, but nobody was believed to have been inside either of the homes. One home was completely destroyed, WFLA-TV reported, while another was damaged. A video posted on social media by someone driving past the scene showed thick plumes of black smoke rising from the … [Read more...] about Helicopter Crash Florida: Chopper Crashes Into Mobile Home Park In Sebring
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Missing child alert issued for 17-year-old Sebring girl who might be in danger
Highlands County Sheriff's deputies are asking for help in finding 17-year-old Carla Lise.Lise, who is about 5-foot-7-inches tall and wears glasses, went missing out of Sebring this weekend, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.Deputies initially thought she may be a runaway, but new information suggests she might be in danger. Anyone with information on Lise is asked to contact the Highlands County Sheriff's Office at 863-402-7200 or call 911.►Make it easy to keep up-to-date with more stories like this. Download the 10 News app now.Have a news tip? Email [email protected], visit our Facebook page or Twitter feed. © 2018 WTSP … [Read more...] about Missing child alert issued for 17-year-old Sebring girl who might be in danger
Brush fire in Sebring prompts evacuations
HIGHLANDS COUNTY, Fla. -- Residents in a Sebring neighborhood have been evacuated due to a large brush fire, according to the Highlands County Sheriff’s Office. Large brush fire prompts evacuations Residents in Sebring neighborhood evacuated Officials say brush fire is still active The fire is burning in the area of Heron and Barn Owl Street. Residents living with the area of Puffin Street, Scrub Jay Avenue, Barn Owl Street and Oriole Avenue have been asked to leave. The Sheriff’s Office said the brush fire is “large and still very active.” Firefighters with the West Sebring Fire Department are working to extinguish the blaze. For more information, contact the Highlands Sheriff’s Office at 863-402-7200. … [Read more...] about Brush fire in Sebring prompts evacuations
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