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Highlands County Sheriff's Office News and Alerts

This page provides official updates from the Highlands County Sheriff's Office, including missing person alerts, criminal investigation updates, and community safety announcements.

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Why It Matters

Residents are provided with real-time information regarding active missing person cases and public safety alerts that require community assistance.

Key Facts

  • Marta Rodriguez, a person with dementia, was reported missing from 1332 Draper Drive, Lake Placid, on July 11, 2026, and has been confirmed deceased.
  • Skyy Smith, age 12, was reported as a runaway on July 1, 2026, last seen at the Dollar General at 100 Washington Blvd., Lake Placid.
  • The Highlands County Sheriff's Office maintains a non-emergency contact line at 863-402-7200.
  • The Sheriff's Office recently achieved re-accreditation and retained Excelsior status.
  • Human remains were discovered near SR 70.
  • A Highlands County man was arrested in Ocala on multiple child sexual battery charges.

Who's Mentioned

personSkyy Smith“A 12-year-old reported as a runaway.”location100 Washington Blvd., Lake Placid“Last known location of Skyy Smith.”location1332 Draper Drive, Lake Placid“Last known location of Marta Rodriguez.”organizationHighlands County Sheriff's Office“The law enforcement agency issuing the alerts and news.”personMarta Rodriguez“A missing person with dementia who was located deceased.”