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Glades County Commissioner Donna Storter Long will be missed

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Schools
Moore Haven Middle-High School staff and Harper showing their holiday spirit on...
On Friday, Nov. 17, kindergarteners at Moore Haven Elementary School held ...
In August of 2022, iTECH Glades officially began laying the foundation...
A CTF tournament is a computer security competition, like a hackathon.

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Human Interest
Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida Grants Manager Jeannette Papineau thanked the Hendry County ...
The Florida Lottery has announced that a lottery ticket worth $3.75 million was sold at the Town Star gas station on SR 70 West in Okeechobee.

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Dry October brings some relief to Lake O and WCAs
El Niño could bring rainy 'dry' season
Dry season likely to bring little relief to high lake level

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Veterans
MOORE HAVEN -- The Glades County Courthouse participated in Operation Green Light to honor veterans.

Operation Green Light honors veterans

Area buildings are lit up in green to show support for veterans ...

Veterans, would you like to take an Honor Flight?

OKEECHOBEE — Local veterans are seeking others interested in going on an Honor Flight.

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Agriculture
Make this holiday season the start of your composting practices
When you’re giving thanks this Thanksgiving, consider that much of your food grew in the Sunshine State...
The U.S. Agency for International Development announced the creation of the Feed...
University of Florida scientists plan to utilize $2 million from an initiative...
Lykes Bros. Inc. CEO Johnnie James Jr. is pleased to announce the appointment...

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Government

Gov. DeSantis strengthens Florida’s commitment to abused and neglected children

Funding for the Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office in Governor DeSantis’ Focus on....
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Pavilion to be named in honor of Commissioner Storter-Long

The pavilion at the Ortona Cemetery will be named in honor of Glades County Commissioner Donna Storter-Long ...
MOORE HAVEN -- Glades County Commissioner Donna Storter Long was recently honored for her service to the Republican Party of Glades County. [Photo courtesy RPOF Glades County]

Republicans honor Donna Storter Long

Glades County Commissioner Donna Storter Long was recently honored for her service to the Republican Party

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Sports

Tournament to benefit Sheriffs' Youth Ranches

Registration is open for the Third Annual First Responders Hookin’ Specks fishing tournament.

Terriers watch FSU volleyball game in Tallahassee

Moore Haven High School’s Varsity volleyball team traveled to Tallahassee...
CLEWISTON -- The father and son team of Don and Matt Demott took first place in the final qualifier of the Roland Martin Marine Center Series presented by HUK on Nov. 4.

Father and son win Roland Martin Marine Center qualifier

CLEWISTON – The father and son team of Don and Matt Demott are no strangers to the sweet taste of victory on Lake Okeechobee.

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Traffic & Road Work
Road Watch report for Glades County for the week beginning Sunday, Dec. 10
Florida gas prices are declining again after an abrupt increase last week.
Road Watch report for Glades County for the week of Sunday, April 25. Motorists are reminded...

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Health
It’s considered the most wonderful time of the year, but it can also be one of the most...
Okeechobee County reported an increase in cases of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)   the first week in December ...
These wide-legged poses are an excellent “wake-up” call for the body.

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Business
This funding includes investments to enhance prevention services, increase access and availability of...
United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades is seeking Hendry County volunteers...
The holiday shopping season is a prime time for hackers, scammers, and online thieves.
Better Business Bureau® is the trusted source for all things online shopping this holiday season.

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Opinion
The Chinese general Sun Tzo 2500 years ago wrote “if you know your enemy and know yourself...
AMAC Social Security Advisory Russell Gloor answers quesions about Social Security.
Military service entails countless risks, from permanent hearing loss to...
Dear Rusty, My wife retired in 2015 and is receiving Social Security. I am past my full retirement age, and I still work. …

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Wildlife & Environment
Looking to do something inexpensive and outdoorsy this holiday season?
Stormwater runoff begins as rain. It carries pollutants from land surfaces on its way to water bodies...
The remains of a 5-year-old, male Florida panther (UCFP449) were collected on November 26...
The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) is continuing to monitor...

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State News

Report: Deputies were justified when they fired at SUV that blasted through Mar-a-Lago checkpoint

A Florida sheriff's office has concluded that two of its deputies were justified when they opened fire on a driver who sped through a checkpoint outside then-President Donald Trump's home. Palm Beach …

Extremely rare white leucistic alligator is born at a Florida reptile park

An extremely rare white leucistic alligator has been born at a Florida reptile park. Gatorland Orlando said Thursday that the 19.2-inch female slithered out of its shell and into the history books as …

Asteroid will pass in front of bright star Betelgeuse to produce a rare eclipse visible to millions

One of the biggest and brightest stars in the night sky will momentarily vanish. That's because an asteroid will pass in front of it in a one-of-a-kind eclipse. The rare event will occur late Monday …

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Nation & World

Heavy fighting in south Gaza as Israel presses ahead with renewed US military and diplomatic support

Heavy fighting raged overnight in the southern Gaza town of Khan Younis. Israel pressed ahead with its offensive after the U.S. blocked the latest international efforts to halt the fighting and …

Philippines says Chinese coast guard assaulted its vessels with water cannons for a second day

Philippine officials say the Chinese coast guard has assaulted Philippine vessels with water cannon blasts and rammed one of them, causing damage and endangering Filipino crew members off a disputed …

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