The only sound heard during a public hearing Tuesday at Sebring City Hall was the sound of Council President James "Bud" Whitlock's gavel coming down. ...more

November 7, 2008

The city of Sebring staff is exploring acquiring the sewer and water systems belonging to the Sebring Airport Authority. ...more

October 14, 2008

While it is the only fully serviced business park in Highlands County, the Sebring Regional Airport Industrial Park became a magnet to attract businesses, and in turn, create jobs and stimulate the local economy. ...more

September 21, 2008

The board of directors of the Highlands County Industrial Development Authority/Economic Development Commission voted to change auditors and received an update on the search for a replacement for Executive Director Louise England during Wednesday's meeting. ...more

September 14, 2008

On behalf of the Boys and Girls Club of Highlands County, I would like to say thank you very much to the following companies and individuals for their most generous contributions, to the Boys and Girls Club Hot Air Balloon Festival: Remax, Taco Bell, Heartland Bank, Heacock Insurance, Highlands Independent Bank, All Around Septic and Sewer, Chaneys Used Auto Sales, Gulf Kist Sod, Bates Son and Daughters, Barbara Stewart, Marge Jakubek, Therman Pangburn, David Z. Mason, Nell and Steve Roberts, Christy and Crusier Crews, Randy Wilkens, James and Helen Hutchenson, Rita Youngman, Wally Randall, Gayle Harrell, D and C Cabnetry, Lois Johnson, Janet McKenny, Forrest Hilton, Highlands Animal Clinic, Alice Lowe, Donald Chamberlain, Don Cram. Also many thanks to the local hotels who provided rooms for our pilots: Four Points Sheraton, Inn On The Lakes, Kenilworth Lodge, Residence Inn of Marriott, Sebring and Lake Placid's Holiday Inn Express, Valencia Hotel and Suites of Lake Placid, and Econo Lodge. ...more

June 21, 2008

SEBRING –– There was plenty of racing action on Saturday, and it wasn't just on the NASCAR Sprint Cup circuit. The 4th Karting Sprint Race was held at the Sebring International Raceway Autocross pad, with International Motorsports Academy hosting the event. ...more

May 18, 2008

SEBRING INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY –– The world's top two Le Mans prototype teams will race head-to-head for only the second time ever in Sebring. ...more

February 25, 2008

SEBRING — Even 5-year-olds will now be able to start their engines and feel the wind in their faces at Sebring International Raceway. ...more

February 21, 2008

SEBRING INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY –– Sebring International Raceway has announced the 2008 inductees into the Sebring Sports Car Racing Hall of Fame. Roger Penske, Derek Bell, Hans Stuck, David Cowart and Audi join the prestigious Hall of Fame during ceremonies on Friday, March 14, the day before the 56th annual Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring presented by Fresh from Florida. ...more

February 13, 2008

SEBRING INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY — Race teams in search of any advantage they can get in preparations for the upcoming American Le Mans Series season are trickling in to the Sebring International Raceway to put cars, tires and teams through the paces. On Thursday, Team Cadillac was joined by Dyson Racing, Penske and the Flying Lizard at the historic track to signal the beginning of the '08 testing season. ...more

January 11, 2008