Inside Our Government

Savannah Casto, a candidate for the Highlands County School Board District 5 seat, says she wants families to pay closer attention to decisions being...

Three Highlands County School Board candidates who did not participate in the Aug. 3 Lake Placid Insider candidate forum are making their case to...

Gary Brown at a glance Retired Navy chief. Former school resource officer. Has worked in education and school administration. Serves as director of operations at Heartland Academy. Candidate for...

Chantel Parris at a glance Sebring High School graduate. Works with children and families through Champion for Children. Former investigator with the Florida Department of Children and...

Hilary Hathaway at a glance Lake Placid High School graduate. Former teacher. Former assistant principal and principal. Former finance director for Hardee County Schools. Candidate for the District 4...

Highlands County brought its proposed 2026–27 budget to Lake Placid on Thursday, July 23, giving residents an opportunity to review the numbers and ask...

The Town of Lake Placid is currently accepting applications for several positions across town administration, public works, utilities, sanitation and grounds maintenance. Open positions include: Town...

Lake Placid’s proposed pickleball complex is still alive. Despite an extremely tight construction schedule and several remaining financial questions, the Town Council voted Monday to...