Highlands County
April 08, 2026
Highlands County, News
Burn Ban in Highlands County Extended Through May 5
SEBRING, FL — Highlands County officials have extended a countywide burn ban through 11:59 p.m. on May 5, 2026, citing…
April 03, 2026
Highlands County, News
Overnight Hotel Fire in Avon Park Kills Two
AVON PARK, FL — Two people died early Friday morning in a hotel fire in Avon Park, according to authorities.…
March 19, 2026
Entertainment, Highlands County
75th Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring Set to Begin Tomorrow – Special Logo Unveiled
SEBRING, FL — Sebring International Raceway announced the release of a commemorative logo marking the 75th running of the Mobil…
March 05, 2026
Highlands County, News
Avon Park Teen Charged with Attempted Murder in Christmas Parade Night Shooting
AVON PARK, FL — A 19-year-old Avon Park resident has been arrested and charged with attempted first-degree homicide in connection…
March 04, 2026
Highlands County, News
Lake Placid Man Sentenced to 14 Years for Fatal DUI Crash That Killed Teen
A judge in Florida’s 10th Judicial Circuit sentenced Lake Placid resident Thomas Joseph Raulerson, 44, to 14 years in Florida…
March 04, 2026
Highlands County, News
Highlands County Mourns Passing of Former Administrator Rick Helms
SEBRING, FL – Highlands County is saddened to learn of the passing of former County Administrator Rick Helms, who dedicated…