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Published September 28News Update for 09/28/26
Sebring City Councilman David Leidel says he plans to resign from the council as he and his wife, Michelle, prepare to relocate to the Huntsville, Alabama area. Leidel was elected to the council in March. His wife recently accepted a dean position at Calhoun Community College.…
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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 01News Update for 09/01/26
The City of Sebring is pursuing another commercial property through a lien foreclosure lawsuit. The latest case involves a convenience store and gas station on Frontage Road, where the owner faces thousands of dollars in fines tied to unresolved code violations. The city has…
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Published August 28News Update for 08/28/26
Sun ’n Lake residents will be watching Tuesday’s Highlands County Commission meeting, where commissioners will hold a public hearing on proposed changes to the improvement district’s elections and oversight. The ordinance would allow all registered voters—not just property…
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Published August 27News Update for 08/27/26
Avon Park City Council will appoint someone to fill the vacant seat left by Michelle Mercure’s resignation. City Attorney Gerald Buhr says the position cannot be placed on the November ballot because the resignation came after the qualifying period. Council will accept…
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Published August 26News Update for 08/26/27
Highlands County officials now have a plan to address some of the county’s most flood-prone areas. A new vulnerability assessment identifies Sebring Parkway, downtown Sebring and the area around Little Lake Jackson as top priorities. Proposed improvements could cost millions, but…
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Published August 19News Update for 081926
>>Election Results Yesterday was primary election day in Highlands County and around the state, and the results are in. In a tight race, Board of Adjustment Chair Frank Youngman beat incumbent Arlene Tuck for the County Commission District Four seat. Youngman received just over…
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Published August 18News Update for 08/18/26
The Highlands County Sheriff’s Office, Highlands County Fire-Rescue, Avon Park and Sebring fire departments, and the School Board are conducting security walk-throughs at all county school campuses over the next three days. Officials say the exercises are part of campus safety…
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Published August 14News Update for 08/14/26
Avon Park Councilwoman Michelle “Shellie” Mercure has resigned effective immediately, moving up her previously announced September 18th departure. Mercure said the change will allow the city to move forward with filling her vacant seat. She is leaving to relocate to another…