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Published 8 hours agoNews Update for 09/25/26
The Highlands County School Board has now approved a $9 million short-term loan to help cover payroll and other expenses until property tax revenue comes in. The district had been considering the loan in recent weeks. The Tax Anticipation Note carries a 3.9% interest rate and is…
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Published September 24News Update for 09/24/26
The Highlands County Hospital District Board meets today to discuss the future of the property leased to HCA Florida Highlands Hospital. The board is considering whether to pursue a new long-term lease or potentially sell the hospital property and assets when HCA’s current lease…
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Published September 23News Update for 09/23/26
The Sebring Community Redevelopment Agency is moving forward with plans for new gateway signs at the entrances to downtown. The CRA voted unanimously to seek proposals for updated signs on North and South Ridgewood Drive, based on its existing wayfinding plan. The project comes…
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Published September 22News Update for 09/22/26
A water main break in Lake Placid’s Tomoka Heights area has prompted a boil water notice. The town says water service may be interrupted or temporarily discolored while repairs are underway. Residents should boil tap water for at least one minute before drinking, cooking,…
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Published September 21News Update for 09/21/26
A Sebring man is facing multiple felony drug charges after a traffic stop in Winter Haven. Police say they stopped a car after it repeatedly drifted out of its lane, then found more than 77 grams of cannabis, a digital scale and pills that tested positive for MDMA.…
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Published September 18News Update for 09/18/26
A 35-year-old Avon Park man is facing multiple charges after deputies say he fled from a traffic stop Wednesday and hid inside an area home. The Highlands County Sheriff’s Office says James Qwantarious Terrell was arrested September 16th after deputies found him hanging through…
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Published September 16News Update for 09/16/26
Sebring International Raceway has announced the first 15 drivers named to its “Class of 75,” honoring the greatest drivers in the history of the Twelve Hours of Sebring, with the group including racing legends Mario Andretti, Phil Hill, Hans Stuck and Nick Tandy. The list was…
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Published September 15News Update for 09/15/26
A Highlands County nonprofit formerly known as Hands for Homeless is celebrating its new name — Hands for Hope. The organization says the new name better reflects its expanded mission of helping anyone in need, not just those experiencing homelessness. The organization now…
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Published September 14News Update for 09/14/26
A Highlands County man involved in the case surrounding a deadly 2025 rollover crash has been arrested again — this time over alleged threats sent by cellphone. Deputies say Gabriel Monroe Kennedy showed up at an ex-girlfriend’s Sebring home, refused to leave at first, then…
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Published September 11News Update for 09/11/26
RCMA will celebrate the grand opening of its new Avon Park Child Development Center with a ribbon cutting Friday morning, September 18th, at 10:30, at 1400 Williams Gray Court. The event will include tours, remarks from community leaders and a dedication to the late Al Hinson…
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Published September 10News Update for 09/10/26
Highlands County will mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks with several remembrance events Friday and Saturday. Friday includes a flag display in Avon Park, a flag wave at Fairmont Square from 9 to 11, and a public discussion at the Military Sea Services Museum…
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Published September 09News Update for 09/09/26
A deadly head-on collision involving two vehicles brought northbound U.S. 27 in South Sebring to a standstill Tuesday night. The crash happened near Tauchens Road, forcing all northbound lanes closed as emergency crews worked the scene. A medical helicopter responded and…