Highlands County is located in the U.S. state of Florida. The county seat is Sebring. Highlands County comprises the Sebring, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Highlands County is governed by a five-member Board of County Commissioners, elected from single-member districts. The Board is the legislative and policy-making body of the County government. The Board sets the millage rate, adopts ordinances, adopts the annual budget, and appoints the County Administrator, County Attorney, and other department heads.

The County Administrator is the chief administrative officer of the County and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the County government. The County Administrator is appointed by the Board of County Commissioners and is responsible for the implementation of the Board's policies and directives.

The County Attorney is the chief legal advisor to the Board of County Commissioners and is responsible for providing legal advice and representation to the Board and County departments. The County Attorney is appointed by the Board of County Commissioners.

The Sheriff is the chief law enforcement officer of the County and is responsible for the enforcement of all laws and ordinances of the County. The Sheriff is elected by the citizens of Highlands County.

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