Event Brief
Woman found dead in backyard during Highland City fire
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Aug 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Summary: A woman was found fatally wounded in a backyard after a house fire on Featherwood Trail in Highland City, authorities said.
WHO: A woman found dead; Polk County Fire Rescue; authorities
WHAT: A suspected gunshot wound was found after firefighters responded to a house fire and discovered the victim in the backyard.
WHEN: Aug 19, 2026 at 5:50 PM ET
WHERE: Highland City, Florida
WHY: Routine/scheduled item — no distinct cause reported beyond the event itself.
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