News across Highlands County

News 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…

News Update for 082026
>>> Lakeshore Mall Sold The Lakeshore Mall has been officially sold. ICA Properties, Inc. out of Odessa, Texas, bought the facility with hopes to modernize it and use some of the vacant space inside. The company owns hotels, radio stations, retail strip centers, manufactured…