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Published 12 hours agoNews Update for 10/02/26
A new perpetual trophy has been unveiled ahead of the 75th Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring, set for March 20th, 2027. Named for race founder Alec Ulmann, the trophy features several nods to Sebring’s history — including its World War Two roots as Hendricks Field. Its six panels…
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Published October 01News Update for 10/01/2026
The Highlands County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit and the State Attorney’s Office say two sex offenders have recently been sentenced to prison in separate cases. Jamarkis Lamon Allen received 15 years for unlawful sexual activity with a minor and aggravated battery…
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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 25News 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…