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Lake O level: One big storm can change everything

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GOP's hard-line tactics on migrants refocus midterm debate

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Hurricane News

- Spotting scams after the storm
  
  After disasters sweep through an area, an unfortunate reality usually follows: fraudulent offers of funding...
- By boat and jet ski, volunteers assist in Ian rescue efforts
  
  SANIBEL ISLAND, Fla. (AP) — There was no time to waste. As Hurricane Ian lashed southwest Florida, Bryan Stern, a veteran of the U.S. …
- In Hurricane Ian's wake, dangers persist, worsen in parts
  
  FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — People kayaking down streets that were passable just a day or two earlier. Hundreds of thousands without power. …

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Community

Area Agengy on Aging for Southwest Florida remains closed

The Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida's offices will remain closed on Thursday and Friday, September 29 and 30.

Area Agengy on Aging for Southwest Florida remains closed

The Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida's offices will remain closed on Thursday and Friday, September 29 and 30.

Republican Club distributes pocket constitutions

On Sept. 14, Republican Club members passed out pocket constitutions to area schools.

Glades Electric partners to deliver high-speed fiber broadband access

Glades Electric Cooperative has selected Conexon Connect as a partner to deploy high-speed internet...

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Human Interest

Explore the Florida Humanities' African American History Archive

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

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. topics highlighted at Incubate Debate MLK Symposium

Incubate Debate, a competitive non-profit debate program, held its first Incubate Debate MLK Symposium in Glades County

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Lake Okeechobee

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

OUA to extend sewer lines to Okee-Tantie

FWC plans to spray and burn cattails on Lake O

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School News

Glades County schools to close Tuesday due to Hurricane Ian

Glades County Schools will be closed Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday …

Moore Haven Elementary is Pawsome!

It was a PAWSOME day at Moore Haven Elementary. Students and teachers had their first PBIS Rally...

Glades schools seek feedback on Guardian Program

The Glades County School District will hold public input workshop regarding the Guardian Program.

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Police/Fire

Glades County Arrest Report

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

Glades County Arrest Report

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

Donkeys on the loose in Muse

On Sept. 13, 2022, the Glades County Sheriff's Office located and captured 9 donkey's in the area of County Road 731 and Pollywog Road(Muse).

Port Charlotte woman dies in single vehicle crash on U.S. 27

An 82-year-old Port Charlotte woman was killed in a single-vehicle crash on U.S. 27 in Glades County on Monday afternoon.

Glades County Sheriff's Office lays off 15 employees

Fifteen employees of the Glades County Detention Center were laid off last week, and two others were reassigned. …

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Government

Incumbent Donna Storter Long wins District 2 after recount

Glades County Commissioner Donna Storter Long retained her District 2 seat by a narrow margin after a recount by the …

Hendry, Glades counties primary election results

The August 23 primary election results are in with both Hendry and Glades counties reporting early voting and election day ballots ...

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 …

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Sports

Football around the lake this week: Sept. 23

The Pahokee Blue Devils pulled off a big win over the undefeated Palm Beach Central Broncos...

Big O Teen Anglers host August tournament

The Big ‘O’ Teen Anglers held their August tournament on Saturday, Aug. 27 out of Okee-Tantie with 19 anglers...

Terriers take down Atlantic in season opener

The Moore Haven Terriers varsity football team kicked their season off with a win on Aug. 26.

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Traffic & Road Work

9-year-old Okeechobee girl killed in SR 78 crash

A 9-year-old Okeechobee girl was killed in a crash on State Road 78 on Sunday afternoon …

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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Health

Alzheimer’s Association offers webinars to the public

The Alzheimer’s Association will provide the following webinars to the public...

Mental health challenges and tips for older adults

For many, one of the perks of reaching the third age (ages 65 to 84) is pursuing retirement and ultimately...

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Veterans

Fallen Heroes Benefit planned for Oct. 8

The 14th Annual Fallen Heroes Benefit will be held on Saturday, Oct. 8, in LaBelle.

Wreaths placed on veterans' graves in Ortona

ORTONA -- Glades County community members gathered at the Ortona Cemetery on Dec. 18..

Thanksgiving baskets delivered to those in need

Okeechobee’s VFW North post celebrated Thanksgiving by donating food baskets to those less fortunate...

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Agriculture

Horse owners help protect water quality with new tool

Managing manure can be a challenge for horse owners. One horse can produce an average...

New study finds candy companies making big profits

Life is sweet and profits are up for American confectioners, in part due to the reliability of America’s sugarbeet and sugarcane growers …

A sign designating a yard as being a "Florida Friendly Yard."

Florida-friendly landscaping practices save money

The UF/IFAS Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ (FFL) program helps homeowners find more sustainable...

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Business

CAC of SWFL welcomes new board members and elects officers

The Children’s Advocacy Center of SWFL (CAC) announces the addition of three new members...

Early Learning Coalition of Southwest Florida welcomes new board members

The Early Learning Coalition of Southwest Florida welcomes the arrival of six new members to their board of directors.

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Opinion

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.

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

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

Letter to the Editor: Life begins at conception

When I hear women say, with regards to abortion, that they have a right to do...

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Wildlife & Environment

Volunteers plant trees at Franklin Lock

FWC shares bearwise tips for Fall

USACE invites volunteers to plant trees at W.P. Franklin Recreation Area

Find Your Frugal: Save water, save money

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State News

Hurricane Ian shakes SW Florida's faith but can't destroy it

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — In darkness and despair, there were flickers of light and hope, even for Jane Compton who lost her home and possessions to Hurricane Ian’s wrath. As the storm approached …

In Ian's wake, Florida residents brave a slow wait for power

BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. (AP) — Nearly a week after Hurricane Ian smashed into Florida and carved a path of destruction that reached into the Carolinas, more than half a million statewide residents …

Florida school shooter contemplated massacre for years

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz told a prosecution psychiatrist he began contemplating a mass murder during middle school, doing extensive research on earlier …

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Nation & World

Paris joins in TV boycott of World Cup games from Qatar

PARIS (AP) — The city of Paris has decided against broadcasting World Cup matches on giant screens in public fan zones amid concerns over rights violations of migrant workers and the environmental …

Russian losses evident in key liberated Ukrainian city

LYMAN, Ukraine (AP) — The bodies of Russian soldiers were lying in the streets of a key eastern Ukrainian city on Tuesday following their comrades' retreat that marked the latest defeat for Moscow …

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