Central Florida Regional Planning Council

10/12/2026

As Fire Prevention Week comes to a close, we’re highlighting one simple way you can help prevent fires: properly disposing of old batteries and electronics. We’re always happy to take them off your hands!

Come meet Nick and Isaac at Highlands County Recycling Center, where they’ll help you safely dispose of batteries and electronic devices.

Best of all, drop-off is free for residents.

You can bring:
Batteries (especially lithium-ion)
Electronics (TVs, laptops, phones)
Paint (under 10 gallons)
Gas, diesel, and oil (within limits)
Household chemicals (pesticides, pool products, fertilizers)

Items exceeding these limits are considered commercial and must be taken to the Highlands County Landfill, where fees may apply.

6000 Skipper Road, Sebring
Monday–Friday | 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
863-402-7786

Do your part to keep Highlands County clean and safe recycle responsibly.

09/02/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE Local Road Safety Plan Workshop

Hardee County residents are invited to attend the upcoming Local Road Safety Plan Workshop and share input on future transportation safety projects in our community.

Date: Thursday, September 3
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Hardee County Ag Training Room
515 Civic Center Drive
Wauchula, FL

The workshop will include a brief presentation on the Local Road Safety Plan process, along with stations where participants can provide feedback on roadway safety concerns.

An interactive map will also be available to help identify crash “hot spots” and areas where safety improvements may be needed.

Community input is an important part of this planning effort. Residents are encouraged to attend, participate, and scan the QR code on the flyer to complete the quick survey. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Hardee-LSAP

Your feedback helps guide future roadway safety improvements throughout Hardee County.

08/12/2026

Polk County to Host Free Environmental Seminar on Hazardous Materials, Waste Management Published: August 10, 2026 BARTOW, Fla. (Aug. 10, 2026) – Polk County will host a free Environmental Seminar from 10 a.m. to noon on Monday, Aug. 24, at the Polk County Emergency Operations Center, 1890 Jim Kee...

08/11/2026

07/30/2026

One week remains. Register today!

Join us August 7th at 10 am for a statewide conversation on extreme rainfall and flood mitigation.

This FREE webinar will highlight a multi-regional effort to develop a standardized approach for assessing future extreme rainfall events and identifying potential flood-mitigation strategies.

Participants will learn how regional data is informing planning efforts, explore a range of flood mitigation strategies across 12 conceptual mitigation plans, and learn how to access regional data.

This webinar is ideal for professionals in planning, stormwater management, emergency management, resilience, GIS, floodplain management, and public works.

Registration is free and can be accessed using the link below.
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07/10/2026

Join us August 7th at 10 am for a statewide conversation on extreme rainfall and flood mitigation.

This FREE webinar will highlight a multi-regional effort to develop a standardized approach for assessing future extreme rainfall events and identifying potential flood-mitigation strategies.

Participants will learn how regional data is informing planning efforts, explore a range of flood mitigation strategies across 12 conceptual mitigation plans, and learn how to access regional data.

This webinar is ideal for professionals in planning, stormwater management, emergency management, resilience, GIS, floodplain management, and public works.

Registration is free and can be accessed using the link below.
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07/02/2026

Public Notice - Surplus Equipment Auction

HP DesignJet Z6600 60" Large-Format Inkjet Printer
Very large commercial printer. Buyer should be prepared with appropriate equipment and transportation for removal. (Ramp, lift, etc...). Sold as-is, where-is. PLEASE READ TERMS AND CONDITIONS AT LINK BELOW FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION AND TO PLACE BID.

https://www.publicsurplus.com/sms/all,fl/auction/view?auc=4039303

05/11/2026

Fort Meade Residents! Join us Thursday, May 14th from 5:00pm-7:00pm at the City of Fort Meade City Hall Commission Chambers to discuss the Fort Meade Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) and CRA Plan Update. Share your ideas and priorities, and learn about ongoing efforts to improve your community.

For additional information, please contact Beneshea Frazier, Central Florida Regional Planning Council at (863) 534-7130, extension 141 or via e-mail at [email protected] The City of Fort Meade - Government

05/07/2026

The Central Florida Local Emergency Planning Committee (CF LEPC) held its quarterly meeting at the Sherwin Williams Distribution Center in Winter Haven on May 7, 2026.

A special thank you to Sherwin Williams for hosting the meeting and providing attendees with a behind-the-scenes tour of their massive distribution facility. This is the only Sherwin Williams distribution center in the State of Florida and is approximately 400,000 square feet with an expansion scheduled to open this year that includes an additional 400,000 square feet. The tour offered valuable insight into facility operations, logistics, safety measures, and regional coordination efforts that support communities across Florida.

The CF LEPC appreciates the continued partnership and collaboration between public and private sector partners working together to strengthen hazardous materials preparedness, emergency planning, and community resilience throughout Central Florida.

04/27/2026

LAST CALL - REGISTRATION WINDOW EXTENDED! Closes this Wednesday. Don't miss out!
LAX 2026 is coming Wednesday, May 6th.
Click below to register today and reserve your spot.

https://www.cfrpc.org/event-details-registration/2026-landowner-assistance-expo?fbclid=IwY2xjawRcS2BleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFuRXhqaURGNUhIbjNHcDB3c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHkZauGvTOTI7awE_Krzdyltjxx-uTs1k0xwUTQo0MDTU4Q001l7WR1kSDUL9_aem_SAgb2WGa6PQSKP4auoTUZA

This FREE event is designed to connect landowners with agencies and organizations that offer technical assistance, funding programs, and conservation tools to support agricultural working lands. Learn about diversification options, payment for ecosystem services, conservation easements, and more!