Inside our Community

Wele Food Truck Festival Starts with an Idea – and a Purpose

The event was inspired by the 2025 Wele Youth Camp’s “Shark Tank” exercise. The Wele Youth Program, created by HPNC, serves underserved students in grades...

Lake Placid High to Celebrate Night of the Arts

Lake Placid High's Night of the Arts is a great chance for the community to show up for local students. Make plans to attend...

Lake Placid Police hosting DEA National Take Back Day

Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., residents can drop off unused or expired medications at the Lake Placid Police Department, 8...

Sharing Plants One Swap at a Time

The Highlands County Plant Swap is about as simple as it gets. Bring a plant, take a plant. No sign-up, no set times—just a spot...

Watermill Express coming to Lake Placid

Permits have been issued for Watermill Express, a drive-up, self-service kiosk that dispenses purified water and ice. Customers bring their own containers and use...

May 23 Youth for Christ Plans End of School Year SONshine Celebration

As the school year comes to a close, Youth for Christ Highlands is bringing churches and students together for a summer kickoff in Lake...