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Santa Express to visit Clewiston, Moore Haven & Belle Glade

All Aboard! The Santa Express is preparing to roll into town Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023 ...

Glade View Parent Training a success

The rain did not stop these dedicated Glade View Elementary School parents from attending...

Dry October brings some relief to Lake O and WCAs

Lake Okeechobee is slowly receding, edging down below 16 feet above sea level, thanks...

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Observed from: West Palm Beach - Palm Beach International Airport

Fair, 58 °F

Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Northwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Get the full forecast

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As hurricane season ends, FPL highlights value of strengthening power grid

The 2023 hurricane season ends today, Thursday, Nov. 30. Thankfully, most Florida Power...

AAA activates ‘Tow to Go’ for Thanksgiving holiday weekend

As AAA prepares to rescue more than 360,000 drivers with car trouble this holiday weekend...

AAA will rescue more than 360,000 stranded drivers

AAA expects to rescue over 360,000 stranded motorists nationwide over Thanksgiving weekend...

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Lake Okeechobee

Okeechobee Waterway Route 2 is closed for navigation

El Niño could bring rainy 'dry' season

Dry season likely to bring little relief to high lake level

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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.

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

The VET PFAS Act: Restoring equitable VA benefits to veterans

Military service entails countless risks, from permanent hearing loss to...

Thank a farmer this Thanksgiving

America’s traditional Thanksgiving holiday meal will cost less than last year according to the 38th annual survey ...

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Police & Fire

Palm Beach County Arrest Report

The following individuals were arrested on felony or DUI charges by the PBSO...

Palm Beach County Arrest Report for the Glades area

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

PRIDE Enterprises launches new diesel mechanic training program

As part of the full college level certification program, inmates will also have the...

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...

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Schools

Glades Day hosts Thanksgiving food drive

Glades Day School did a great job this year for their Thanksgiving Food Drive!

Glades Day students get creative

On Monday, Nov. 13, Mrs. Hall’s second grade class at Glades Day school finished...

Students sign Drug Free Pledge

The Pahokee Middle School National Junior Honor Society celebrated Red Ribbon Day...

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Sports

Enjoy the dark sky on SFWMD-managed lands

From camping to stargazing to hiking and more, you will find plenty of ways to enjoy...

New hunting and fishing opportunities announced

Tthe U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced Oct. 27 that 48 new distinct hunting and fishing ....

FWC’s School Fishing Club program funds 50 Florida schools

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) School Fishing Club...

Football around the lake this week: Sept. 29

There’s a few Thursday games in football around the lake this week, with the Okeechobee Brahmans scheduled to play their first district game of the season against Westwood.

Football around the lake this week: Sept. 15

The Okeechobee Brahmans secured their third consecutive win and are 3-0 this season while the Pahokee and Moore Haven both won last week ...

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Government

Purchase assistance funding available for first-time homebuyers

Funding will provide up to $100,000 to assist income eligible applicants with acquiring their first home...

Tax Collector Gannon announces property tax bills are in the mail

Property owners can save up to 4% if they pay their taxes by November 30.

Daylight Savings Time ends this weekend

Daylight Savings Time ends this weekend. Standard time returns at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 5.

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Business

AAA: Drivers see lowest Thanksgiving gas prices in three years

Florida gas prices inched lower last week, even as millions of Americans hit the road...

Shop safe and smart this holiday season

Better Business Bureau® is the trusted source for all things online shopping this holiday season.

U.S. Sugar announces retirement of Robert Coker

Coker first joined U.S. Sugar in 1982 as part of the Community Affairs Department.

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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. ...

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...

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Health

Lakeside Medical Center recognized for inclusivity and health equity

The Health Care District of Palm Beach County’s teaching hospital, Lakeside Medical Center...

Community Health Centers receive Health Center Quality recognition

For the fifth year in a row, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)...

Food safety expert gives the scoop on holiday leftovers

When it comes to holiday planning, the last thing on anyone’s list is a bout with food poisoning.

DCF announces modernized MyACCESS Portal: Same name, new portal

The new MyACCESS portal will be available in English, Spanish, Creole and introduces...

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Traffic & Road Work

AAA: Gas prices declining again after rising 16 cents last week

Florida gas prices are declining again after an abrupt increase last week.

USACE announces availability of proposed improvements to the Golden Glades Interchange

The Golden Glades Interchange is the confluence point for three expressways (I-95, Florida’s Turnpike, and SR 826) and two...

AAA will rescue over 393,000 stranded drivers during 4th of July holiday

AAA forecasts more than 2.4 million Floridians will take a road trip...

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Entertainment

Fifth Annual History On The Rocks coming to Yesteryear Village

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Agriculture

Enjoy Florida-grown foods at Thanksgiving and through the holidays

When you’re giving thanks this Thanksgiving, consider that much of your food grew in the Sunshine State...

UF part of multi-institutional, $22M cereal crops project funded by USAID

The U.S. Agency for International Development announced the creation of the Feed...

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Wildlife & Environment

Florida Crystals’ barn owls thriving thanks to more nesting boxes

Florida Crystals’ barn owl box network – the largest private network in the world...

Invasive pythons hunted in the Everglades

THE EVERGLAGES -- Mike Elfenbein shared a photo of a python catch on Nov. 3. "A new personal best, pfficially 17’2” and 198 pounds.

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Belle Glade local named to the Dean’s List

Tuesday, June 27

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

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

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

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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HURRICANE NEWS

- AAA tips to help residents prepare for Tropical Storm Idalia
  
  As Tropical Storm Idalia churns toward Florida, insurance experts at AAA...
- UF/IFAS gives advice on building a hurricane supply kit
  
  Circumstances may require you to evacuate your home at a moment’s notice or hunker down...
- 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...

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