The Historical Society of Avon ParkAVON PARK, FL · EST. 1886The Archive
Over five decades of local journalism preserved in searchable digital archives. Explore original editions of the Avon Park Sun, Avon Park Times, and regional periodicals chronicling daily life, town politics, business development, and citrus agriculture from 1919 through 1978.
Frequency: Weekly
The definitive weekly record of post-WWII Avon Park. Documenting postwar civic growth, city council deliberations, citrus industry developments, high school athletics, and neighborhood chronicles across three decades.
Frequency: Weekly
Published through the Great Depression and the eve of WWII. Captures the construction and arrival of the Seaboard Air Line Railway depot, local agricultural initiatives, and Depression-era recovery programs.
Frequency: Weekly
Early countywide reporting from the immediate aftermath of Highlands County's official creation in April 1921, chronicling the establishment of new county institutions and infrastructure.
Frequency: Weekly
A key early 1920s newspaper published during Avon Park's real estate boom, recording early aviation interest, road building along the Ridge Scenic Highway, and early tourism.
Frequency: Monthly / Periodical
A regional journal highlighting tourism, scenic central Florida lakes, citrus culture, and lifestyle features celebrating the natural beauty and hospitality of the Highlands.
Frequency: Daily / Weekly
Additional digitized newspaper holdings hosted online by the George A. Smathers Libraries at the University of Florida (UFDC), including historic Highlands County News issues and modern editions.
A timeline breakdown of all newspaper runs preserved in the Society's holdings.
| Decade | Span | Available Publications |
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| 1910s | 1919 |
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| 1920s | 1920–1929 |
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| 1930s | 1930–1939 |
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| 1940s | 1940–1949 |
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| 1950s | 1950–1959 |
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| 1960s | 1960–1969 |
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| 1970s | 1970–1978 |
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Note on Edition Cataloging: Individual newspaper issues are being split into dated edition files with complete selectable OCR text. As issues are processed, direct edition viewing and download links will be linked directly from this index and from search results.