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Lake Okeechobee slowly rising thanks to rain north of the lake

Lake Okeechobee has risen a little over 3 inches in the past week thanks to some much...

South Bay man accused of murder

A 26-year-old South Bay man has been charged with murder in connection with a Sept. 8 shooting in South Bay.

Lake level nears Water Shortage Management Band

As Lake Okeechobee continues to decline and the lake level nears the water shortage band, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is focusing on conservation.

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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...

Road renamed to honor PBSO deputies

Two Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office deputies who were killed in the line of duty have been honored with the renaming of a portion of State Road 715.

Belle Glade man accused of attempted murder

BELLE GLADE – A Belle Glade man is accused of breaking into a woman’s home, stabbing her and attempting to shoot her.

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Human Interest

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...

The Glades Ministerial Community coming together to address community violence. Thanks Belle Glade Boys and Girls Club teen center for making the signs for the peace walk.

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 …

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Observed from: West Palm Beach - Palm Beach International Airport

Partly Cloudy, 86 °F

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 90. Southeast wind around 8 mph. Get the full forecast

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Community

Church packing meals for people in need

With 1 out of 9 people experiencing hunger around the world, one local church is making meals to make a difference.

Crunchy or smooth? The Peanut Butter Challenge accepts them all

GAINESVILLE — The Peanut Butter Challenge, an annual jar collection for local food pantries led by UF/IFAS Extension and Florida A&M University (FAMU) Cooperative Extension, celebrates its …

CareerSource to hold in-person and virtual Job Fair, Sept. 27

CareerSource Palm Beach County is teaming up with nearly 60 healthcare/medical support services employers to connect job seekers...

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Lake Okeechobee

SFWMD to close locks on Sept. 27 at 6 p.m.

Water managers continue to monitor Lake O for algae

Government agencies study plan to manage Lake O

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Opinion

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 ...

NASA’s historic new moon shot set to launch tomorrow

NASA’s Artemis 1 mission is poised to take a key step toward returning humans to the moon after a half-century hiatus...

Rodeos are part of cowboy tradition

There’s plenty of rodeo action within driving distance of communities in the Lake Okeechobee area.

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Weather

FEMA advises Floridians to prepare for a hurricane

WASHINGTON -- President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. approved Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s request for an emergency declaration on Sept. 24, ahead of Tropical Storm Ian. The declaration authorizes …

Hurricanes shaped Florida history

Pahokee

The threat of hurricanes and tropical storms is an inescapable part of living in Florida.

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Schools

PPE celebrates Donuts with Dads

Pioneer Park Elementary School had an awesome turn out for their Donuts with Dads day.

PBSC sees upward trend in fall enrollment

Palm Beach State College’s fall term enrollment is up 6% compared to the prior year...

PBSC and SDPBC partner on new initiative to enhance cybersecurity training

Palm Beach State College (PBSC) is expanding its partnership with the School District of Palm Beach County...

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Sports

PBSC Belle Glade campus named official host for Hall of Fame Awards

The Palm Beach State College (PBSC) Belle Glade campus has been designated as the official host of the Muck City Sports...

Pahokee teen to compete in Junior Olympics

PAHOKEE -- Jamaria Richardson, 13, of Pahokee is heading to Greensboro, N.C. to compete at the Junior Olympics.

6-year-old wins Nationals

Armando Espinoza Jr. of Belle Glade won Nationals in Greensboro, S.C. running the 800m on Friday, July 15.

GDS senior Perez signs letter of intent

Glades Day senior Miguel Perez has signed a letter of intent to continue his education and play baseball at Mid-Atlantic Christian University.

Glades Day baseball puts together 5-game win streak

The Glades Day Gators varsity baseball team headed into the final stretch of their regular season with a five-game win streak.

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Government

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Mail-in voters have until 5 p.m. Aug. 25 to fix ballots with signature issues

Voters contacted by their county Supervisor of Elections office about signature issues on their vote-by-mail ballot envelopes have until 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25 to …

Pahokee bans pets from city hall

Pahokee

PAHOKEE – No pets are allowed in city buildings, with the exception of service animals ...

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Belle Glade to honor Gold Star families

Pahokee

BELLE GLADE – At their June 13 meeting, the Belle Glade City Commission welcomed Gold Star families and veterans …

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Health

Health Care District of PBC offers training to prevent falls

The Health Care District of Palm Beach County’s Trauma Agency is reminding senior adults, their families...

Local healthcare practitioner is finalist in national business accelerator

A local nurse practitioner is one of just 10 finalists nationwide in the American Heart Association’s...

Healthier Glades offers mini-grants

Healthier Glades is offering mini-grants to individuals and nonprofits with ideas for projects that would improve health in the Glades.

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Business

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 ...

Library celebrates 30th anniversary

Pahokee

SOUTH BAY — The Clarence E. Anthony Branch in South Bay celebrated its 30-year anniversary on Wed, May 18 from 1:00 pm-6:00 pm. After a brief ceremony, everyone enjoyed refreshments.

Muck Taven to open this summer

Pahokee

PAHOKEE – The City of Pahokee will have a lot to celebrate this summer, with the planned opening of the Muck Tavern at the Pahokee marina.

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Veterans

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...

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...

Be on hand to greet Honor Flight Veterans

Pahokee

On Saturday, May 21, Palm Beach International Airport will be the place to be as Southeast Florida Honor Flight returns from its second...

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Opinion

Anti-farming 'study' ignores Glades’ excellent air quality

Once again Florida sugarcane farmers are under attack by a biased media outlet touting a new, privately funded study ...

Experts explain what's behind America's ongoing pickle craze

Move over bacon and ranch dressing – There's a new hot flavor in town.

What’s a banana republic? A political scientist explains

When someone mentions a “banana republic,” they’re referring to a small, poor, politically unstable country...

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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

Fright Nights to celebrate 20 years of fear

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Agriculture

UF/IFAS Assistant Professor Sandoya Miranda leads a lettuce breeding progam

For Germán Sandoya Miranda, a lifelong passion for agriculture began when he was a child playing...

FFVA announces Class 12 of emerging leaders program

On Sept. 22, the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association announced the selection of 14 up-and-coming agriculture industry leaders for Class 12...

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Wildlife & Environment

On Sept. 15, the ribbon cutting was held for the 8.5 square mile seepage wall to protect the developed area from seepage of water from Everglades National Park. [Photo courtesy SFWMD]

Underground wall prevents seepage into Las Palmas

On Sept. 15, the South Florida Water Management District joined federal, state, and local partners to celebrate the ribbon cutting for the 8.5 Square Mile Area Seepage Wall …

Most trees survive winds from hurricanes as strong as Category 2

As the heart of the Atlantic hurricane season approaches, a new University of Florida study shows most trees...

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Officials warn Floridians to get ready for hurricane season

Wednesday, April 13

Emergency preparedness officials on Wednesday warned Floridians not to get complacent during..

FFVA emerging leaders make stop at Lawrence E. Will Museum

5 days ago

From the exterior, the Lawrence E. Will Museum looks like every other building in Belle Glade...

How Floridians can register to vote for Nov. 8 Election

Monday, September 19

Sept. 20 is National Voter Registration Day, a day designated to focus attention and efforts on registering new voters across...

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 …