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The Highlands County Clerk of Courts has received a national award for excellence in financial reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada. The honor recognizes Highlands County’s Popular Annual Financial Report for the 2024 fiscal year, meeting high standards for clarity, presentation, and public accessibility. Officials say this marks…

Sebring International Raceway has unveiled a commemorative logo ahead of the 75th running of the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring, set for March 2027. The design features a prominent “75” and classic blue racing stripes, honoring the event’s history dating back to 1952. Officials say the logo launch marks the start of a year-long…

Mobil 1 and Sebring International Raceway are extending one of the longest partnerships in professional sports. The iconic Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring marks 32 straight years with Mobil 1 as title sponsor, dating back to 1995. The world-renowned endurance race returns March 21, continuing its legacy as one of the toughest events in…

Tons of fans packed downtown Sebring Tuesday as Fan Fest kicked off Race Week for the 12 Hours of Sebring. Crowds gathered for driver Q&As, a transporter parade on a new route, pit stop demos, and kids’ Power Wheels races. Teams also showcased new cars, including the global debut of a Lamborghini GT3 entry competing…

A Sebring man is facing multiple felony charges following a narcotics investigation. The Highlands County Sheriff’s Office says its Crime Suppression Unit and SWAT Team served a search warrant March 11th at a home on Mundell Avenue, where detectives arrested 53-year-old Keith Lavelle Hicks. Investigators say they found more than 22 grams of methamphetamine, including…

A former youth softball coach has been sentenced to 13 years in prison after being convicted of sexual battery involving a minor in Highlands County. Judge David Ward sentenced 58-year-old Michael Charles Pack to prison, followed by 10 years of sexual offender probation, and designated him a sexual predator. Investigators say Pack abused a young…

A woman is facing charges after deputies say she stole a company truck in Frostproof. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, the white Ford F-150 was taken March 2nd near Scenic Highway and Fort Meade Road after the owner briefly left the running vehicle while meeting with a road crew. The truck was found…

Harrison Havery, David Leidel, and Joshua Stewart have been elected to the Sebring City Council following Tuesday’s municipal election. Stewart and Havery secured second terms, while David Leidel will join the council as a newcomer after finishing among the top three vote-getters. Incumbent Lenard Carlisle Jr. finished fourth, ending his 12-year tenure on the council.…

An 18-year-old is facing a first-degree murder charge following a shooting after the Avon Park Christmas Parade. Investigators with the Highlands County Sheriff’s Office say Joseph Devon White allegedly shot 17-year-old Tureal Anderson in the back while he was walking along South Delaney Avenue in Avon Park on December first. Detectives say surveillance video shows…

The Florida Highway Patrol has arrested Jorge Luis Pujol, charging him with DUI manslaughter following a deadly motorcycle crash in Highlands County. Troopers say the crash happened just before midnight February 25th on U.S. Highway 98 when a passenger, identified as Jasmine Gomez of Avon Park, fell from the motorcycle after Pujol accelerated following a…