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Help letter carriers to Stamp Out Hunger®

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Schools
“FSW’s new summer bridge program, Buccaneer Bound, is designed to give new first-time-in-college...
Spending two hours a day outdoors will help protect children’s eyesight, according to research.
FSW is pleased to partner with WGU and offer graduates and staff the opportunity to continue...
On Friday, May 3, 18 seniors from Moore Haven Middle-High School graduated with their Associate Degree from...

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Human Interest
Every year for the past 10 years, the University of Florida’s Gator100 program has honored the fastest-growing businesses...
 GFWC LaBelle Community Woman’s Club will host a ...

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USACE preparing for active storm season
Pahokee marina clear of algal toxins
FGCU to study Lake Okeechobee water issues

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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...

Veteran's Service Officer helps vets secure benefits

Hendry County Veteran’s Service Officer Myra Johnson told the Hendry County Commission ...
MOORE HAVEN -- The Glades County Courthouse participated in Operation Green Light to honor veterans.

Operation Green Light honors veterans

Area buildings are lit up in green to show support for veterans ...

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Agriculture
Homeowners, business owners and others can plant the right tree in the right place in cities...
Although plenty of Florida’s craft brewers advertise their libations as brewed with state-grown ingredients...
Tuskegee University, Florida A&M University, and U.S. Sugar are proud to announce a collaborative...
University of Florida citrus and vegetable researchers will present the latest scientific findings...
A significant portion of consumers are drawn to Florida’s iconic drink despite recent economic...

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Government

Glades County bans commercial truck traffic on some Muse roads

At their April 9 meeting, Glades County Commissioners banned commercial truck traffic on several roads in the Muse area.
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Gaming compact revenues to preserve Florida’s environment

Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill (SB) 1638, Funding for Environmental Resource Management, which provides...
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No septic tanks allowed at Lakefront Estates

Septic tanks are not an option for the Lakefront Estates development planned off State Road 78 west of Buckhead Ridge.

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Sports

Rodeo to benefit injured cowboy

Sherman suffered a compound fracture while competing in the Wild Horse Race at the Chalo Nitka Festival in Moore Haven ...
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FWC and partners provides instruction to kick off National Safe Boating Week

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and Florida State Parks...

Splash into license-free freshwater fishing weekend April 6 and 7

Mark your calendars for an exciting opportunity to cast your lines during the upcoming Florida Fish and Wildlife...

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Traffic & Road Work
US 27 from Fisheating Creek to the Highlands County line: (Construction project) Crews will be milling and resurfacing US 27...
Change the date) Road Watch report for Glades County for the week of Sunday, May 12. Motorists are reminded...
Relief may be in sight, after Florida gas prices rose to 2024 highs. The state average reached $3.64 per gallon...

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Health
Nationally, stroke is a leading cause of death. Recognizing a stroke quickly can be lifesaving...
The Florida Department of Health in Glades County (DOH-Glades) has issued a health alert...
Leaders from across the state joined together to highlight the considerable strides Florida...

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Business
This move represents a significant expansion of the organization’s footprint in the region...
In 2023, virtual vehicle vendor scam reports to BBB increased as fraudsters targeted high-end classic car buyers...
Dobbins is a senior advisor for Collaboratory and has been involved with the foundation since 2009.
Florida gas prices sprung higher last week. The state average rose 10 cents, setting a new 2024 high...

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Opinion
Mass protests have become popular with the radical Left because they work.
The state of Florida is known for being a peninsula with an 8,435.7 mile coastline, 7,800 lakes...
The most kneejerk Democrats and Republicans will vote for whoever their party nominates, but millions...
AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor answers questions about Social Security benefits.

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Wildlife & Environment
Hendry Glades Audubon will be hosting its last program until September on Monday, May 13, at 7 p.m. ...
The South Florida Water Management District will update stakeholders on the Lower Kissimmee Basin Water Supply Plan ...
The upgrade will provide the public and stakeholders more scientifically accurate information...
On April 11, the FWC issued a new executive order outlining regulations designed to increase sampling and slow the spread of...

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State News

Families of Mexican farmworker bus crash victims mourn the loss of their loved ones

Families are mourning the loss of their loved ones from a bus crash in Florida earlier this week. Officials say eight Mexican farmworkers were killed after 41-year-old Bryan Howard sideswiped a bus …

Webb telescope uncovers merger of two massive black holes from early universe

The Webb Space Telescope has discovered the earliest known merger of black holes. Scientists reported Thursday that these two gigantic and distant black holes and their galaxies consolidated just 740 …

Lazy Days Holdings: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Lazy Days Holdings, Inc. (GORV) on Wednesday reported a loss of $22 million in its first quarter. On a per-share basis, the Tampa, Florida-based company …

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Nation & World

FPL offers hurricane preparedness checklist

At Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), safety is the cornerstone of our commitment to customers and employees.

Timeline of the Assange legal saga over extradition to the US on espionage charges

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been fighting for years to avoid extradition to the United States to face charges related to his organization’s publication of a huge trove of classified …

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MOORE HAVEN -- A new Glades County elementary school is in the state budget, signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis on June 15 …
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Nutrients from septic tanks feed algae blooms. …
During the summer break, children and parents alike look forward to enjoying a much-needed..
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