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STAs are critical to cleaning water flowing to the Everglades

Stormwater Treatment Areas (STAs) are constructed wetlands designed for the final cleaning of stormwater flowing into the Everglades …

More rain means Lake O stays high

The “dry” season continues to bring above average rainfall, which means Lake Okeechobee...

New STA cleans water from Lake Okeechobee

Water from Lake Okeechobee flowed into the first cell of the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) Reservoir Stormwater Treatment Area ...

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Community

Help your USPS carrier ‘Stamp Out Hunger®’ on May 11

Saturday, May 11, will mark the 32nd anniversary of one of America’s greatest days of giving...

Miss Princess of The Glades Organization announces 2024 winners

The 2024 Miss Princess of the Glades was held on April 7 at the Clewiston High School Auditorium.

South Bay and Belle Glade join together for Inaugural Community in the Park event

April 14 was a beautiful day to bring the community of South Bay and Belle Glade together...

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Lake Okeechobee

USACE preparing for active storm season

Pahokee marina clear of algal toxins

Future water supply is focus of lawsuit

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Human Interest

Gator alumni-led company recognized for decade of compassionate growth

Every year for the past 10 years, the University of Florida’s Gator100 program has honored the fastest-growing businesses...

Hocus Pocus Halloween Fun - Kids Costume Photos

Pahokee

This is a real TREAT for our readers during some tricky times.

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Opinion

Are we really going to let the mob set American public policy?

Mass protests have become popular with the radical Left because they work.

Letter to the Editor: Pahokee City Meeting interviews applicants

The City of Pahokee accepted applications for interim city manager until Friday, May 3.

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Police & Fire

Palm Beach County Arrest Report for the Glades area

The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges...

FWC Report

FWC Division of Law Enforcement Weekly Report from April 26 - May 2.

K9s United calls on Florida drivers to aid canine crimefighters

K9s United, a national nonprofit dedicated to advocating for and supporting law enforcement canines...

Palm Beach County Arrest Report for the Glades area

The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges by...

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Schools

Protect children's eyesight by getting them to play outside

Spending two hours a day outdoors will help protect children’s eyesight, according to research.

Glade View students participate in Disney Musicals In Schools Student Share Celebration

Students from Glade View Elementary School in Belle Glade got to perform in the 4th Annual Disney...

PPE student recognized

On Thursday, May 2, Pioneer Park Elementary third grader Macarena Villar Enciso was selected as...

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Sports

Will a vessel safety check save you from a random boarding by law enforcement?

Each spring, recreational boaters debate getting a free, no-penalty vessel safety check (VSC).

FWC is accepting applications for the annual School Fishing Club Program grant

To apply for the grant and register for the School Fishing Club program, interested club sponsors...

FWC reminds spring breakers to rent boats from a permitted livery

Recent changes to livery regulations and new topics and requirements for boating safety education...

FWC’s Catch a Florida Memory program announces the 2024 Triple Threat Throwdown

One lucky angler will be randomly drawn to win a top-of-the-line Kayak Fishing Bundle valued at over $4,500.

Recreational harvest of snook for most of Florida’s east coast will open Feb. 1

The recreational harvest of snook in the Northeast, Indian River Lagoon and Southeast management...

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Government

McPherson, Cowan-Williams win seats on Pahokee City Commission

Pahokee city voters chose two new city commissioners April 2 in the Municipal Election Runoff.

Pahokee, Belle Glade and South Bay voters choose city commissioners

Belle Glade, Pahokee and South Bay voters cast their ballots in city commission races on March 19.

McPherson seeks seat on Pahokee City Commission

The City of Pahokee General Election (nonpartisan) will be held on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 ...

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Business

AAA: Florida gas prices jump to 2024 highs; relief may be in sight

Relief may be in sight, after Florida gas prices rose to 2024 highs. The state average reached $3.64 per gallon...

BBB investigation: Virtual vehicle vendor scam rose in 2023

In 2023, virtual vehicle vendor scam reports to BBB increased as fraudsters targeted high-end classic car buyers...

Florida gas prices rose 10 cents last week

Florida gas prices sprung higher last week. The state average rose 10 cents, setting a new 2024 high...

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Veterans

Smart & Safe Florida announces statewide Veterans Coalition

On Tuesday, April 23, the Smart & Safe Florida campaign launched its “Vets Vote #YesOn3” statewide Veterans Coalition...

50th Operation Homecoming at PBIA on April 6

This Saturday, April 6, Southeast Florida Honor Flight volunteers will be escorting a full load of veterans...

Welcome veterans home at PBIA September 16

At 8:20 p.m., the veterans, their volunteer guardians, and volunteer staff will be returning from a full day of being honored and celebrated in Washington, D.C. ...

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Health

DCF Champions hosts Mental Health Awareness Month roundtable

Leaders from across the state joined together to highlight the considerable strides Florida...

Florida Retail Federation thanks DeSantis for HIV screening & treatment expansions

Governor Ron DeSantis signed into Florida law Friday, April26, House Bill 159, HIV Infection Prevention Drugs...

Lung Association releases ‘State of the Air’ report

The Glades area south of Lake Okeechobee enjoys some of the best air quality in the country...

Health Care District’s health centers exceed 10K grab-and-go Narcan distributions

The Health Care District of Palm Beach County marks a major milestone in its ongoing battle against opioid overdoses...

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Traffic & Road Work

AAA: Florida gas prices rise 13 cents; set new 2024 high

Florida gas prices rose 13 cents early last week. From there, the state average declined 6 cents through the weekend.

AAA Activates ‘Tow to Go’ for St. Patrick’s Day

AAA is activating ‘Tow to Go’ for the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day weekend...

Florida gas prices inch lower after rising 15 cents

Florida gas prices are inching lower after reaching a new 2024 high of $3.46 per gallon...

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Entertainment

Black Gold Jubilee 2024 is almost here!

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Agriculture

Sugarcane has been grown in Florida since the late 1760s. The ‘Glades’ area of South Florida recently marked the 90th annual sugar cane harvest for the farms south of Lake Okeechobee.

Tuskegee partnership will study the impact of sugarcane in Florida

Tuskegee University, Florida A&M University, and U.S. Sugar are proud to announce a collaborative...

Jessica Chitwood-Brown, a UF/IFAS tomato breeder and an assistant professor of horticultural sciences at the Gulf Coast Research and Education Center.

Machine-harvestable tomatoes available from UF/IFAS

It’s painstaking work that might be made easier soon with machine-harvestable tomatoes...

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Wildlife & Environment

Scientists host next ‘STEPS’ toward phosphorus sustainability

Phosphorus is an essential nutrient for food security and human survival, and it is an element...

USACE hosts bi-annual informational meeting on all phases of the CEPP

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District (USACE), will host a virtual bi-annual informational meeting Wednesday, May 1...

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Belle Glade local named to the Dean’s List

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Arys Gil Henriquez of Belle Glade has been named to the spring 2023 Dean’s List at Rockford...

Calling all drivers and dog lovers to help fearless K-9s

Friday, June 23, 2023

K9s United, a Florida-based nonprofit, is dedicated to providing essential equipment for canine crime fighters...

State funding approved for Belle Glade, Pahokee and South Bay projects

Friday, June 23, 2023

Improvements to the King Memorial Park in Pahokee and pedestrian bridge replacement in Belle Glade are among the projects funded ...

National and World

- Nurses fight conspiracy theories along with coronavirus
  
  Los Angeles emergency room nurse Sandra Younan spent the last year juggling long hours as she watched many patients struggle with the …

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State News

Floridians struggle to afford groceries as food prices rise

It’s getting significantly harder to put food on the table, according to a new poll commissioned by No Kid Hungry Florida.

Florida Supreme Court rules on abortion case

FWC Division of Law Enforcement achieves highest level of accreditation

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HURRICANE NEWS

- Begin preparing for hurricane season during Hurricane Preparedness Week
  
  The annual Atlantic hurricane season begins on June 1, and it is important for all of us....
- It’s not luck! Don’t leave disaster preparedness to chance
  
  As Spring approaches, so do hurricane and wildfire seasons, along with an increased threat...
- AAA tips to help residents prepare for Tropical Storm Idalia
  
  As Tropical Storm Idalia churns toward Florida, insurance experts at AAA...

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