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The search for land to build a new fire station in Lake Placid may finally be over. County officials confirm that a landowner has agreed to sell a 7-acre property along U.S. 27 for the project. The new station will replace Fire Station 36 and could include a fire training tower to improve emergency response…

On March 25 at 11 a.m., the Florida Medal of Honor Memorial & Visitors Center in Sebring will hold a special ceremony to mark National Medal of Honor Day. The event will feature the reading of 23 names of Florida’s Medal of Honor recipients, with a bell rung after each name and taps played in…

A reminder to Highlands County residents that today, the Bayview Street retail center entrance at the corner of U.S. 27 in Sebring, will be closed during daytime hours so that Excavation Point may perform underground construction in the plaza for a future Century Bayview Storage. Motorists will need to use the U.S. 27 entrance next…

Get ready for a festive St. Patrick’s Day celebration in Sebring! Gavaghan’s Irish Pub will host a block party later on today featuring live music, great food, and cold beer from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. To accommodate the event, South Commerce Avenue from Circle Park Drive to Wall Street will be closed from 9…

Twenty-six-people in Central Florida are facing charges following one of the largest fentanyl busts ever in Osceola County. The Sheriff’s Office says deputies collected over 13-hundred grams of fentanyl during the three-month operation, called “My Brother’s Keeper.” They also seized various amounts of cocaine, marijuana, pills, cash, guns, cars, and a house during the investigation.…

Local law enforcement is stepping up its cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The Lake Placid Police Department has signed an agreement allowing officers to question and arrest individuals suspected of being in the country illegally. Chief Mark Schneider confirmed that designated officers will receive ICE training and may be called upon to…

Drivers in Highlands County should be aware of two upcoming road closures. On Tuesday, March 18, the retail center entrance on Bayview Street (at U.S. 27) in Sebring will be closed during daytime hours for underground construction at a future Century Bayview Storage site. Motorists should use the U.S. 27 entrance next to Chick-Fil-A instead.…

Racing fans, get ready! The 7th Annual IMSA Twelve-Hour Fan Fest returns this afternoon from 5:30 to 7:30 PM in downtown Sebring. This free event kicks off Race Week with IMSA team parades, driver Q&As, live music, and show car demonstrations. The IMSA team parade starts at 6 PM, with top racing teams cruising through…

A controversial road extension connecting Leisure Lakes and Placid Lakes has been approved unanimously by county commissioners. The one-mile Wildflower extension aims to ease traffic congestion but has raised environmental concerns. The $687,000 project, funded by the Road Construction Infrastructure Surtax, is expected to begin after October 2025. Officials will conduct environmental studies before construction.…

Highlands County is considering bringing back a local business tax after nearly two decades. County commissioners have asked the County Attorney to research how neighboring areas implement similar taxes. While the tax previously generated about $150,000 annually, officials say it provided crucial safety and regulatory benefits, like ensuring fire inspections and tracking businesses. Supporters argue…