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The storm late Friday afternoon took a toll on some parts of Sebring. A power line pole was snapped along Beacon Avenue ...
08/22/2026

The storm late Friday afternoon took a toll on some parts of Sebring. A power line pole was snapped along Beacon Avenue and a tree fell on a boat at a Sebring resident's home. Cleanup is underway and Duke Energy made repairs. Did anyone else experience damage?

Honorees and guests gathered Thursday evening at Island View Restaurant in Sun 'N Lake of Sebring for the Highlands News...
08/22/2026

Honorees and guests gathered Thursday evening at Island View Restaurant in Sun 'N Lake of Sebring for the Highlands News-Sun's Highlander Awards event to celebrate individuals and entities who stand out in their work and dedication to make a positive impact in the community.

The awards ceremony is now in its ninth year.

Read more about it in Sunday's Highlands News-Sun.

Nearly 200 people gathered at Lake Placid's Genesis Center in a growing movement to save the town’s iconic “Freedom Towe...
08/22/2026

Nearly 200 people gathered at Lake Placid's Genesis Center in a growing movement to save the town’s iconic “Freedom Tower” Thursday night. Built in 1960, the landmark has fallen into disrepair over the last two decades, spurring a campaign by locals and owner Charles Svarik to rescue and renovate the tower and surrounding property. Among the speakers were Svarik and Mike Forsythe of the Highlands County Amateur Radio Club, which uses the tower for emergency communications.

The community was prompted to share tower memories, ask questions and offer ideas. Among suggestions pitched at the meeting and online were a heritage museum, reopening the restaurant and expanding the observation deck. Svarik, who has offered to donate the tower to the town, stressed that saving it would be a substantial undertaking requiring time, money and community support.

“It’s a dragon that needs to be fed,” Svarik said.
Read more about it in Tuesday's Highlands News-Sun.

Receiving the first place honor for Home Inspection Company during the Highlands News-Sun's 2025 Best of Highlands Award...
08/22/2026

Receiving the first place honor for Home Inspection Company during the Highlands News-Sun's 2025 Best of Highlands Awards event was DNS Inspections, LLC. Congratulations.

Amelia Heston, an Avon Park High School Red Devil, was named to the Cheerleading All County Team for the Highlands News-...
08/22/2026

Amelia Heston, an Avon Park High School Red Devil, was named to the Cheerleading All County Team for the Highlands News-Sun's Best of Highlands High School Athletes. Thank you Turner Furniture and Alan Jay Automotive Network for sponsoring the Avon Park All County athletes.
Congratulations Amelia!

While the Max Long Recreational Complex in Sebring is eyed for major upgrades to lure baseball and softball tournaments,...
08/21/2026

While the Max Long Recreational Complex in Sebring is eyed for major upgrades to lure baseball and softball tournaments, the Highlands County Family YMCA hopes that its popular soccer programs will still have a place to practice and play.

A study by Synergy Sports recommended changes to lure sports tourism to Sebring that includes conversion of the eight baseball and softball fields and two tee ball fields to synthetic turf.

Highlands County Family YMCA CEO Dimitri Baussan plans to bring his concerns to the Sept. 1 Sebring City Council meeting. He is also facing challenges with being able to schedule soccer matches at the county recreational facility.

Read more about it in Saturday's Highlands News-Sun.

Looking for a fun Saturday night out?Saturday Night Comedy is returning to Turn 2 on Saturday, August 29!Our headliner J...
08/21/2026

Looking for a fun Saturday night out?

Saturday Night Comedy is returning to Turn 2 on Saturday, August 29!

Our headliner Jimmy Kopteros is BACK after previously selling out multiple shows, and tickets for this one are already selling!

Featuring Jimmy Kopteros, Jander Gray, and host Caroline Post.

$25 in advance | $30 at the door (if available)
Doors open at 6 PM | Show starts at 7 PM

Seating is limited to just 100 guests, so don't wait until the door!

Grab your friends, make it a night out, and get your tickets today at tickets.midfloridanewspapers.com. Jimmy Kopteros Turn 2 Brewery

The readers of the Highlands News-Sun chose Center State Home Inspection, LLC as the finalist for Home Inspection Compan...
08/21/2026

The readers of the Highlands News-Sun chose Center State Home Inspection, LLC as the finalist for Home Inspection Company in the 2025 Best of Highlands Awards. Congratulations to the crew at Center State Home Inspection, LLC.

Avon Park High School Red Devil Addyson Getz was named to the Cheerleading All County Team for the Highlands News-Sun's ...
08/21/2026

Avon Park High School Red Devil Addyson Getz was named to the Cheerleading All County Team for the Highlands News-Sun's Best of Highlands High School Athletes. Thank you Turner Furniture and Alan Jay Automotive Network for sponsoring the Avon Park All County athletes.
Congratulations Addyson!

08/20/2026

MISSING ENDANGERED PERSON | Anthony Maxwell Gonzalez, 17, was last seen yesterday (Aug. 19, 2026) on an Amtrak train bound for Sebring. It is believed he got off the train at the wrong stop somewhere between Tampa and Winter Haven. He was last seen wearing a red hoodie, black sweatpants, black-and-white shoes, and a camo hat. He is 5-foot-8, 125 lbs., with blonde hair and brown eyes.

Please call 863-402-7200, option 1, if you have any information. Tips can also be left via the HCSO app.

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