About Avon Park, FL
Avon Park, located in Highlands County,Florida, is one of the oldest cities in the county. The city was named after England's Statford-upon-Avon. The city also goes by the nickname "The City of Charm". The students here attend the Avon Park School District. South Florida Community College is also located in Avon Park. Major attractions include the Avon Park Historic District and the Avon Park Air Force Range. The city is served by three different newspapers: The News-Sun, Highlands Today, and The Tampa Tribune. Famous people with ties to Avon Park include MLB hall of famer Hal McRae and Shelby Dressler, 2010 American Idol contestant.