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Florida Crystals expands renewable energy production at rice mill

THE GLADES – Florida’s only rice mill, owned by Florida Crystals Corporation in western Palm Beach County, is converting sunlight to renewable energy for its operations via its …

New election law under fire

Governor Ron DeSantis has just signed into law that some say will make it more difficult for some Floridians to vote.

Glades Day baseball headed to the district championship

The Glades Day Gators varsity baseball team punched their ticket to the district championship this week.

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Community

Sorority registers over 40 graduating seniors to vote

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.’s Social Justice Initiative focuses heavily on voting...

USPS kicks off National Dog Bite Awareness Week

More than 5,300 Postal Service employees were attacked by dogs while delivering the mail.

Florida weekly gas price update

Average gasoline prices in Florida have fallen 5.8 cents per gallon in the last week...

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Lake Okeechobee

Urban areas face increased risk of flooding

High water levels, chemical spraying threaten health of Lake O

Lake O starts wet season near 14 feet

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Human Interest

Farmworkers plan Build a New World March

A five-day march to draw attention to the plight of farmworkers is planned March 14-18, traveling 40 miles from Pahokee to Palm Beach.

City of Pahokee holds Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Celebration

The city of Pahokee hosted its annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King celebration on Saturday, Jan. 14, beginning with …

On the Trail with Katrina and Callie: The Great Florida Cattle Drive 2022

The week of Dec. 4-10, I lived in a land where the days brought open skies, vast prairies dotted with hammocks of live oaks draped with Spanish moss ....

Hiker follows 2022 Great Florida Cattle Drive

The Great Florida Cattle Drive, held Dec. 4-10 in Osceola County, included about 350 riders, 14 wagons and one man on foot.

2022 Miss Latina of the Glades crowned

2022 Miss Miss Latina of The Glades Jayla Vallejo (right) and Miss Teen Latina of the Glades Maria Martell (left) were crowned Nov. 6 ...

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Opinion

Sierra Club Florida stands with NAACP against new Florida laws

Sierra Club Florida Stands with NAACP, LULAC, the Human Rights Campaign, the Florida Immigrant Coalition, and Equality Florida....

Sierra Club Florida releases 2023 Legislative Scorecard

On May 23, Sierra Club Florida released its Florida Legislative Scorecard for 2023.

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Police & Fire

Law requires drivers to slow down, move over

The Auto Club Group applauds Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for signing HB 425, which strengthens the state’s Move Over law.

Palm Beach County Arrest Report for the Glades area

The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office...

Man crashes car then runs in front of semi on turnpike

PALM BEACH COUNTY – An accident on the Florida Turnpike in Palm Beach County on May 29 is being investigated as an attempted suicide ...

Palm Beach County Arrest Report for the Glades area

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

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Schools

Pioneer Park fifth graders graduate

On Thursday, May 25, Pioneer Park Elementary School bid farewell to its fifth graders...

Glades Day bids farewell to Coach Guethle

On Thursday, May 18, students and staff at Glades Day School celebrated Coach Guethle..

PBSC breaks ground on new high-tech dental and medical building

Palm Beach State College held a groundbreaking ceremony May 16 for its high-tech $50 million Dental & Medical...

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Sports

Glades Day baseball recognizes players with end of season awards

The Glades Day Gators varsity baseball team recognized players with awards at the end of their impressive season this year.

Glades Day baseball finishes first in district ahead of playoffs

The Glades Day Gators varsity baseball team finished first in their district this season, with a 13-7 record.

Glades Day baseball has the best record in their district

The Glades Day Gators varsity baseball team’s 10-4 record is currently the best in their district.

NCCU quarterback Richard named FCS ADA Scholar-Athlete of the Year

North Carolina Central University junior quarterback Davius Richard has been announced as a recipient...

Moore Haven baseball defeats Glades Central 8-4

The Moore Haven Terriers varsity baseball team secured a big win over the Glades Central Raiders on March 9. The Terriers won 8-4.

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Government

League of Women Voters sues state

TALLAHASSEE – On May 24, the League of Women Voters of Florida,sued Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody and Secretary of State Cord Byrd ...

Mailbox Improvement Week arrives in time for spring cleaning

The U.S. Postal Service is asking all South Florida homeowners to inspect and repair their mailboxes during Mailbox Improvement Week, May 21–27.

President Biden approves Major Disaster Declaration for Florida

WASHINGTON — FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Florida to supplement state and local recovery efforts …

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Business

Summer sales tax holiday helps Florida shoppers save

This year, Floridians can enjoy summer savings all season long thanks to the new...

SpaceX launches rocket

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket with the ViaSat 3 Americas broadband satellite launched from the Kennedy Space Center on April 30.

FINFROCK Wins 2023 NAIOP South Florida Award of Excellence

FINFROCK, the only vertically integrated design-builder and manufacturing company of its kind in the industry...

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Veterans

Homecoming provides welcome and healing for veterans

On Saturday, April 15, the skies over Palm Beach International will be a little more glorious than usual...

Patriot Guard honors fellow veterans all year long

Patriot Guard members are often on hand at funerals of veterans to provide support....

Be on hand to welcome veterans home

As in the past, a crowd of individuals will gather at Palm Beach International Airport...

Be on hand to welcome veterans home

On Saturday, Sept. 17, Palm Beach International Airport will be the place to be as Southeast Florida Honor Flight returns...

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Health

Keep children safe and hydrated this summer

Now that summer break is upon us, children will be heading outdoors more.

Getting to the Heart of Stroke in Palm Beach County and beyond

This American Stroke Month, the American Heart Association wants you to focus on one thing:

Help for parents of children who stutter is as close as your library

Thanks to some generous donations, the Stuttering Foundation has donated a DVD, entitled Kids Who Stutter...

April is National Stress Awareness Month

Most of us know that too much stress causes health problems like diabetes, coronary artery disease, high blood pressure and likely some …

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Traffic & Road Work

AAA activates ‘Tow to Go’ in Florida for Memorial Day weekend

As AAA prepares to rescue more than 483,000 drivers nationwide with car trouble...

FDOT Palm Beach County Traffic Report for Glades Area

The following column is the Road Watch report for Western Palm Beach Count...

Street lights planned for 20-mile stretch of SR 80

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Palm Beach County plans to install 1,000 street lights along a 20-mile stretch of State Road 80.

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Entertainment

Calling all senior citizens for a Hollywood-Themed Prom of their own

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Agriculture

Sanchez honored with 'Top Women in Communications' Hall of Fame Award

Recently, U.S. Sugar’s Senior Director of Corporate Communications and Public Affairs Judy Clayton Sanchez was honored...

USDA OTI helps Florida farmers beginning certification process

Florida agricultural producers and farmers in the process of transitioning to organic certification can now sign-up...

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Wildlife & Environment

Septic-to-sewer projects face challenges

Nutrients from septic tanks feed algae blooms. …

SFWMD celebrates completion of Key Everglades Restoration Project

On May 30, the South Florida Water Management District and the National Park Service completed an environmental restoration project...

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Man crashes car then runs in front of semi on turnpike

Monday, May 29

PALM BEACH COUNTY – An accident on the Florida Turnpike in Palm Beach County on May 29 is being investigated as an attempted suicide ...

Palm Beach County Arrest Report for the Glades area

Wednesday, May 31

The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office...

Florida Crystals expands renewable energy production at rice mill

Wednesday, May 31

THE GLADES – Florida’s only rice mill, owned by Florida Crystals Corporation in western Palm Beach County, is converting sunlight to renewable energy for its operations via its …

National and World

- Thousands gather to mark Srebrenica massacre, bury victims
  
  SREBRENICA, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — Thousands of people converged on the eastern Bosnian town of Srebrenica Monday to mark the 27th …
- New coronavirus mutant raises concerns in India and beyond
  
  The quickly changing coronavirus has spawned yet another super contagious omicron mutant that’s worrying scientists as it gains ground in …
- Srebrenica women honored for highlighting 1995 massacre
  
  SREBRENICA, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — They were the ones who lived in a world in which their husbands, sons, brothers, uncles and nephews were …

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State News

Early prescription refills permitted under State of Emergency

Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 22-219, expanding the State of Emergency statewide....

Governor DeSantis announces proposal for toll relief

Boy dies in hot car parked outside Miami area Jewish center

Rural Florida county shocked by fentanyl deaths over holiday

Father of teen killed on Florida ride fears death forgotten

Coast Guard: Boats collide in Florida, 2 dead, 10 rescued

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HURRICANE NEWS

- Be heart-smart to stay safe and healthy during natural disasters
  
  June is the start of hurricane season in the U.S., and as you’re making your emergency preparedness checklist...
- Some tree 'defects' don’t predict whether a tree will fall in a hurricane
  
  Just because a tree looks a bit odd or damaged, that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s going to topple during a tropical storm or hurricane...
- FEMA extends deadline to apply for federal disaster assistance
  
  FEMA has extended the application deadline to Jan. 12, 2023, for survivors in...

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Florida Crystals expands renewable energy production at rice mill

New election law under fire

Glades Day baseball headed to the district championship

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Glades Day baseball recognizes players with end of season awards

Glades Day baseball finishes first in district ahead of playoffs

Glades Day baseball has the best record in their district

NCCU quarterback Richard named FCS ADA Scholar-Athlete of the Year

Moore Haven baseball defeats Glades Central 8-4

League of Women Voters sues state

Mailbox Improvement Week arrives in time for spring cleaning

President Biden approves Major Disaster Declaration for Florida

Homecoming provides welcome and healing for veterans

Patriot Guard honors fellow veterans all year long

Be on hand to welcome veterans home

Be on hand to welcome veterans home

Keep children safe and hydrated this summer

Getting to the Heart of Stroke in Palm Beach County and beyond

Help for parents of children who stutter is as close as your library

April is National Stress Awareness Month

Calling all senior citizens for a Hollywood-Themed Prom of their own

Auditions for ‘Rapunzel’ at the Dolly Hand

The Kravis On Broadway Youth Initiative inspires students to discover the arts

Sanchez honored with 'Top Women in Communications' Hall of Fame Award

USDA OTI helps Florida farmers beginning certification process

Septic-to-sewer projects face challenges

SFWMD celebrates completion of Key Everglades Restoration Project

Man crashes car then runs in front of semi on turnpike

Palm Beach County Arrest Report for the Glades area

Florida Crystals expands renewable energy production at rice mill

Thousands gather to mark Srebrenica massacre, bury victims

New coronavirus mutant raises concerns in India and beyond

Srebrenica women honored for highlighting 1995 massacre

Be heart-smart to stay safe and healthy during natural disasters

Some tree 'defects' don’t predict whether a tree will fall in a hurricane

FEMA extends deadline to apply for federal disaster assistance