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Corps stops releases from lake to St. Lucie River

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will stop sending water from Lake Okeechobee to the St. Lucie on April 10.

Corps to reduce releases to Caloosahatchee River starting April 3

The Army Corps of Engineers will reduce flows from Lake Okeechobee to the St. Lucie and Caloosahatchee Rivers on April 3.

Governor Ron DeSantis announces new eligibility guidelines for COVID-19 Vaccinations

On March 25, Governor Ron DeSantis announced new eligibility guidelines for COVID-19 vaccinations in Florida. Beginning Monday, March 29, all individuals age 40...

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Coronavirus

- Health Care District’s online COVID-19 Vaccination appointment scheduling continues
  
  The Health Care District encourages eligible individuals to self-schedule available first-dose vaccination appointments
- Johnson & Johnson vaccinations set for Monday
  
  There will be a J&J vaccination site on Monday, 11 a.m. -7 p.m. at Christ Fellowship Church, Belle Glade Campus.
- Health Care District opens online appointment scheduling for Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 Vaccines
  
  At 9 a.m. on Wednesday, April 7, 2021, the Health Care District of Palm Beach County opened 20,000 first-dose vaccination appointments...

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Human Interest

Smith & Moore Family Teen Center grand opening, March 31, 2021

Belle Glade celebrates opening of Smith & Moore Family Teen Center

BELLE GLADE – The Belle Glade community celebrated the opening of a new Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County facility on March 31.

Okeechobee's Trail of Hope Rescue has puppies galore

OKEECHOBEE – If you’re in the market for some puppy love, check out the Trail of Hope rescue in Okeechobee.

Culvert 12 at Herbert Hoover

The eaglets are growing! This is a recent photo of the Bald Eagle and the growing chicks photographed at Culvert 12 at Herbert Hoover Dike

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Community

Palm Beach County Library System celebrates Haitian Heritage Month

The Palm Beach County Library System is proud to honor Haitian culture during Haitian Heritage Month

PBC Animal Care & Control waives adoption fees

This promotion is to raise awareness about sexual assault, and the link between animal abuse and intimate partner violence.

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Lake Okeechobee

Lake O having good year for Snail Kites

SFWMD Governing Board declares April Water Conservation Month

South Bay boat ramp closed April 12 and 13 due to work on dike

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Police/Fire

Single vehicle crash claims life of Lehigh Acres woman

A Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single car crash on April 9 at 8757 South U.S. 27 in Belle Glade.

PBSO is conducting a Traffic/Speed & Aggressive Driving Enforcement

The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office DUI Enforcement Unit will be conducting a Traffic/Speed check

West Palm Beach VA Medical Center expands COVID vaccine eligibility

The West Palm Beach VA (WPBVA) is now able to provide COVID-19 vaccines to all Veterans, their spouses, and caregivers...

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Opinion

Can Social Security benefits be suspended?

National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, Russell Gloor, answers questions about Social Security benefits.

Letter to the Editor:
Positive outlook, unity and economic progress in the glades communities

It’s an exciting time to live in the Glades communities of South Bay, Belle Glade and Pahokee.

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Weather

Eta was rare November surprise for South & SW Florida and the Keys

Now that the water has receded and the cleanup is underway, let’s take a closer look at Eta’s track as well as how rare of an event...

Palm Beach County schools and government buildings closed Monday

Palm Beach County schools and government offices closed Monday due to Tropical Storm Eta.

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Schools

Glades Day features Arielle as the Senior Spotlight

Arielle is a lifelong Gator, she has been attending Glades Day School (GDS) since PK3!

Clewiston Christian School congratulates Tropicana Speech winners

Clewiston Christian School (CCC) congratulate their class winners for the Tropicana Speech contest.

Glades Day features Shannon as the Senior Spotlight

This is Shannon’s fourth year at Glades Day School. He is the son of Verlencia Singletary. Shannon has been very active in sports.

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Sports

Pahokee hires Emmanuel Hendrix as head football coach

PAHOKEE- The Blue Devils officially have their new head coach.

Lady Gators score back-to-back wins

BELLE GLADE- The Glades Day Lady Gators scored back-to-back wins last week to increase their record to 5-6.

Freshwater license-free fishing Saturday, April 3 and Sunday, April 4

Try your hand at freshwater fishing this weekend on Saturday, April. 3 and Sunday, April 4, without needing a freshwater fishing license.

Proposed legislation would require school board members serve without pay

OKEECHOBEE – Local officials should be aware of bills currently under consideration in the Florida Legislature that could hurt home rule...

Ram National Circuit Finals Rodeo offers action-packed excitement April 9 & 10 in Kissimmee

RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo returns to Osceola County.

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Government

Average’ Atlantic hurricane season to reflect more storms

NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center (CPC) will use 1991-2020 as the new 30-year period of record.

Pahokee seeks new city manager

Pahokee seeks new county manager

Pahokee Mayor calls special meeting

PAHOKEE -- A special meeting has been called by the mayor of Pahokee for Monday, April 5. The mayor of the City of Pahokee has called a special meeting for Monday, April 5, at 6 p.m. to appoint a …

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Health

Rural health network offers programs on chronic disease management and health literacy

PALM BEACH GARDENS – The Lake Okeechobee Rural Health Network (LORHN) will offer two free workshops for rural residents around Lake Okeechobee in April and May.

LORHN to host upcoming health workshops

As COVID-19 continues to impact the nation and our rural communities, it’s more important now than ever to

Quantum Foundation announces $1 million in COVID-19 Relief Funding

Quantum Foundation has announced a $1 million funding package, to be immediately distributed to meet Palm Beach County’s basic needs impacted...

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Business

PSC grants CenturyLink ETC Status, helping bridge digital divide

This approval means CenturyLink—with its affiliate Embarq Florida, Inc.—is a step closer to obtaining federal funding to help bridge the digital divide in Florida.

Florida PSC approves change in FPL’s fuel charge

On April 1, the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) approved a fuel factor increase for Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) customers...

PSC encourages consumers to find and fix leaks

Are you ready to chase down leaks? Household leaks can waste nearly 1 trillion gallons of water annually nationwide...

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Veterans

Missing In America Project – Florida coordinator Kathy Church issues statement

Today, February 25, 2021, at 11:00am, MIAP – Florida, in cooperation with Van Orsdel Family Funeral Chapels in Miami-Dade County, and the...

West Palm Beach VA to host Virtual Veteran Town Hall meeting Feb. 26

The West Palm Beach VA Medical Center will host a Virtual Veteran Town Hall Meeting on Friday, Feb. 26 at 3 p.m. using the Microsoft Teams platform...

West Palm Beach VA Medical Center helps VA reach milestone vaccinating its 1 millionth veteran

The VA has vaccinated 1 million veterans.

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Opinion

Social Security Matters

Your Social Security questions answered by National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, Russell Gloor.

Social Security Matters

Social Security Matters: Should you claim Social Security earlier to preserve other retirement funds?

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Traffic & Road Work

Highway closed due to danger from Phosphogypsum Stack waste

The Florida Highway Patrol Troopers in Manatee and Hillsborough Counties have closed a portion of US-41

FDOT adds new interactive features to FL511

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

South Florida Sweet Corn Fiesta returns to South Florida Fairgrounds

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Hernandez wants Latino representation on City Commission

PAHOKEE– Pahokee City Commission candidate Josefa Hernandez took questions at a Meet the Candidate forum held over Zoom on Feb. 18. Hernandez is running against Sara Perez in the group one …

State News

Woman fatally struck by bullet as neighbor's gun discharges

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida woman was fatally shot in the head when her neighbor's gun discharged as he was cleaning it a short distance from her home, sheriff's officials said. The …

Teenager dies when electrocuted during Florida storm

Hit-and-run crash in Florida kills New York federal judge

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National and World

AP PHOTOS: From Moscow to Pacific, Russia glorifies Gagarin

MOSCOW (AP) — From a giant statue towering over Moscow to a more modest monument on the Sakhalin Island in the Pacific Ocean, dozens of memorials across Russia commemorate Yuri Gagarin, the …

Soviet cosmonaut made pioneering spaceflight 60 years ago

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