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HURRICANE NEWS

- FEMA extends deadline to apply for federal disaster assistance
  
  FEMA has extended the application deadline to Jan. 12, 2023, for survivors in...
- Ian/Nicole overlap complicates loss and damage assessments
  
  University of Florida economists continue to hone data sets and methods to improve predictions...
- Nicole leaves more than 200,000 Florida customers without power
  
  Hurricane Nicole made landfall just south of Vero Beach around 3 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, traveling...

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Featured

Green family has new home for the holidays

Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County proudly presented the keys to a new home to the Green family in Belle Glade

Lake O level at 16.3 feet and rising

Lake Okeechobee was at 16.3 feet on Nov. 18 and is still rising.

Lady Gators claim volleyball district championship

The Glades Day Lady Gators varsity volleyball team secured a district championship with their win over the Williston Lady Red Devils on Oct. 20.

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Election

Rubio and Demings to debate Tuesday

Palm Beach State College is gearing up to host the Decision 2022: Before You Vote U.S. Senate debate on Tuesday, Oct. 18 ...

Voter registration deadline is Tuesday, Oct. 11 in Florida

Florida voters displaced by Hurricane Ian can update their addresses, request new vote-by-mail ballots.

Oct. 11 is deadline to register to vote

New voters have until Tuesday, October 11 to register to vote so they are eligible to cast a ballot in the Nov. 8 midterm election.

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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 by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office...

K9s United encourages community support through K9 Corps

K9s United, a national nonprofit dedicated to supporting law enforcement K-9 units with vital equipment and training...

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 …

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Current conditions

Observed from: West Palm Beach - Palm Beach International Airport

Partly Cloudy, 65 °F

Sunny, with a high near 82. Light northeast wind becoming east 8 to 13 mph in the morning. Get the full forecast

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Community

Johnson Family and Friends share Thanksgiving blessings

Gratitude is a small thing that can benefit others in a big way. It is indeed a blessing to be able to go into our second year...

Drive-thru turkey giveaway in Belle Glade on Nov. 15

Drive up to the drive-thru-only event and pick up one of the 1,300 turkeys and 200 hams...

Park honors former Hendry County Commissioner

Local residents, business leaders and public officials gathered in the Harlem Community of Clewiston Florida on Oct. 20 ...

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Lake Okeechobee

Federal funding for water storage north of Lake O delayed

Pahokee Marina problems cited in 2018 still not resolved

Lake Okeechobee could rise to 16.5 feet due to storm runoff

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Human Interest

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 ...

Bank of America helps area nonprofits

On Aug. 23, Bank of America announced more than $450,000 in grants to 22 Palm Beach County nonprofits...

Glades Ministerial Community protests for peace

Pahokee

BELLE GLADE — The Glades Ministerial Community came together on May 22 to address community violence.

All-Women BOA team partners with Habitat for Humantiy to build homes

Pahokee

On Friday, March 25, women employees from Bank of America will volunteer to roll up their sleeves and work wtih Habitat for Humanity …

Explore the Florida Humanities' African American History Archive

Pahokee

Florida Humanities, the state affliate of the National Endownment for the Humanities, has a diverse and robust collection ...

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Opinion

Sugar Cane Growers & Apelgren Corp. recognized a keeper of the Dream

To the Vice President of the Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida, Mr. Robert D. Apelgren...

Facts invalidate new study on Florida air quality

A recent study from Florida State University’s Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science makes bold, but unfounded declarations ...

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Hurricane News

Tropical Storm Nicole could significantly impact beaches

A new U.S. Geological Survey coastal change forecast predicts sandy beaches and dunes in Florida are likely to see significant impacts from Tropical Storm …

Health Care District’s primary care clinics closed due to storm

With Palm Beach County under a hurricane warning due to Tropical Storm Nicole, the Health Care District’s...

PBSC campuses to close on Nov. 9-10 due to Tropical Storm Nicole

All Palm Beach State College campuses will be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 9, and Thursday, Nov. 10...

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Schools

Cadets show off projects

Cadets of the JRAFROTC program at Pahokee Middle High School presented their first AEX projects...

PBSC selected by Amazon as an education partner for Career Choice

Palm Beach State College has been selected as an education partner for Amazon’s...

Gove Elementary presents Honor Roll recipients

Gove Elementary School held it’s first awards ceremony of this school year on Friday, Nov. 18.

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Sports

Pahokee’s Anquan Boldin named semifinalist for Pro Football Hall of Fame

Pahokee football’s Anquan Boldin has been named a semifinalist for the 2023 class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Football around the lake this week: Nov. 25

The Pahokee Blue Devils and Moore Haven Terriers both advanced to the next round in the playoffs last week.

Playoff football around the lake this week: Nov. 18

Hurricane Nicole couldn’t stop the Florida high school football playoffs from starting last week.

Football around the lake this week: Oct. 28

The Blue Devils beat the Charlotte Fightin' Tarpons last week 26-13.

Football around the lake this week: Oct. 7

Multiple games were either canceled or rescheduled as Hurricane Ian made landfall last week.

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Government

Pahokee to spend $48,982 for storm debris removal

Hurricane Ian left vegetation down throughout Pahokee but FEMA won’t pay for the cleanup …

Pahokee commission may again cut off city meetings at 9 p.m.

The City of Pahokee may again place a cutoff time on city commission meetings.

PBSC gains national exposure as U.S. Senate debate host

Palm Beach State College gained widespread exposure as host of the sole debate between...

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Health

Local HeartCorps opportunity will improve rural health

Three individuals in Palm Beach County and one in Martin County will gain on-site public health training...

Alzheimer Association’s announces virtual events

The Alzheimer Association will host virtual Brain Bus events and support groups.

New initiative focuses on treating and preventing stroke

Knowledge and management of heart-related risk factors and conditions are critical in reducing...

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Business

News from Belle Glade Chamber of Commerce

News from the Belle Glade Chamber of Commerce

Gas tax holiday runs through Oct. 31

Florida drivers are paying less for gas this month, thanks to the one-month Fuel Tax Holiday from October 1, through October 31.

Glades communities’ unemployment rates drop below previous estimates

Estimated unemployment rates in the western Palm Beach County communities...

GCHS student wins coveted internship helping local nonprofits

Pahokee

A Glades Central High School student has been selected by Bank of America to participate in its Student Leaders® program ...

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Veterans

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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Traffic & Road Work

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

Pahokee

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

FDOT adds new interactive features to FL511

Pahokee

On March 15, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) announced upgrades to the Florida 511 (FL511) Advanced Traveler Information System...

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Entertainment

Wildlife & Environment

Ghost orchid proposed for endangered species protection

Saving a rare and beautiful orchid could help save other endangered species in Florida.

The annual Floriday Python Challenge was held in October. Pythons are an invasive species in Florida. [Photo courtesy FWC]

231 pythons captured in Florida Python Challenge

Nearly 1,000 participants joined in the 2022 Florida Python Challenge® …

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Caloosa Belle Independent September 2022 edition

Thursday, September 1

Santa Express and U.S. Sugar bring Christmas to local families

Sunday, December 12, 2021

The Santa Express today brought the joy of the holiday season to local families ...

Glade View choose books over tricks

Wednesday, November 23

On Monday, Oct. 31, students at Glade View Elementary celebrated a different version of Trick-or-Treating...

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 …