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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 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 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…
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Published September 07News Update for 09/07/26
A 39-year-old Sebring man is facing attempted murder and firearms charges following an August 24th shooting outside a Family Dollar on North Ridgewood Drive. Police say Terrance Eubanks fired a rifle at a man leaving the store, striking him in the leg. Investigators recovered…
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Published September 04News Update for 09/04/26
U.S. Congressman Byron Donalds made a campaign stop in Sebring Thursday, speaking to a packed crowd at Dee’s Place. Donalds highlighted growth, jobs, workforce training and lowering insurance costs, while urging voters to support his campaign for governor. The Sebring stop was…
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Published September 03News Update for 09/03/26
Drivers in Sebring will need to find an alternate route around Ben Eastman Road. The northern section between Sebring Parkway and Panther Parkway is now closed for construction. Highlands County Engineering and Hickey Excavation are building a new paved roadway and sidewalk, with…
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Published September 02News Update for 09/02/26
The West Sebring Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual 9/11 Memorial Ceremony, honoring the 2,974 people who lost their lives in the attacks, including hundreds of first responders. The community is invited to gather and remember the sacrifices made and the lasting…
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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 31News Update for 08/31/26
The Sebring chapter of the Experimental Aircraft Association is asking for community support after its former treasurer, Thomas Justin Smith, allegedly stole more than 65-thousand dollars from the organization. Smith was arrested August first and faces three felony charges. The…
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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 25News Update for 08/25/26
Sebring Police are investigating a shooting that happened Monday night near Sebring Parkway and North Ridgewood Drive. Police say one person suffered a gunshot wound. Both directions of Sebring Parkway were temporarily closed between North Ridgewood and Grapefruit Avenue while…
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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…