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Nine FDC correctional institutions earn Reaccreditation by the ACA
Over the last year, ACA audit teams from across the country visited Apalachee, Liberty, Hamilton, Baker, Columbia, Okeechobee... more
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Map shows active wildfires in Florida
Florida historically had a cycle of drought, fire and flood. Wildfires are common in the dry season in Florida, especially in areas with a lot of open brush or trees. Fires may be sparked by … more
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Public safety prioritized through Governor DeSantis’ approval of budget
Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Legislature made positive investments to support the Florida Department of Corrections public safety mission... more
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FHP makes arrest in hit and run accident
On April 12, 2020, at approximately 7:10 p.m., a hit and run crash with a serious injury and property damage occurred at Third Street S.W. and Avenue R in Moore Haven... more
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UPDATED- Wildfire in Holey Land WMA burns 25,000 acres
The Bobcat Fire, which started in the Holey Land Wildlife Management Area on Saturday afternoon, had burned 23,000 acres by noon on May 31, according to the Florida Forest Service (FFS). more
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FHP holds a DUI Enforcement Detail
The Florida Highway Patrol will hold a DUI Wolfpack Detail beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 29, 2021, until 4:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 30, 2021. more
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Florida Forest Service urges no burning
Okeechobee District urges residents and visitors to refrain from outdoor burning... more
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First episode of Okeechobee True Crime podcast released
The first episode of a new true crime podcast about Okeechobee was released on May 1.  In the first episode, Nightmare on Elm Street, paramedics receive a call about a man having chest pain … more
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National Weather Service issues fire danger warning
MIAMI -- The National Weather Service in Miami has issued a Red Flag Warning for Glades, Hendry, interior Collier, Mainland Monroe, and interior Miami-Dade counties. The Red Flag Warning is in … more
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Glades County and Hendry County may team up for EMS and fire services in North LaBelle and Muse
MOORE HAVEN – Glades County commissioners are moving forward with a plan to provide fire protection service as well as EMS service in western Glades County. more
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Moore Haven man receives serious injuries in Glades County crash
The Florida Highway Patrol press release state at approximately 11:03 a.m. on Thursday, April 8, the FHP responded to a traffic crash... more
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From the Archives: Jury finds Cheryl Mickler guilty
After deliberating exactly one hour, a Glades County jury found Cheryl Mickler, 39, guilty of abuse or neglect of a disabled adult in connection with the Sept. 10, 1990 death of her husband. more
FDC celebrates Correctional Employee Week
Governor Ron DeSantis proclaimed the week of May 1-7, 2021, as Florida Correctional Employees Week. more
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Artavistus Lyndrel Ware
Ware convicted of 2014 murder of Mario Hughes
MOORE HAVEN – On Jan. 31, 2014 Mario Monroy Hughes was gunned down in his parents’ Park Avenue S.E. home in Moore Haven just days before he was scheduled to testify against Ware … more
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The pilot and passenger both survived but were airlifted out due to injuries sustained.
Two injured in plane crash in Glades County
A pilot and passenger were life flighted out after a plane crash this morning. more
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Artavistus Ware accused of 2014 murder of Mario Monroy Hughes
MOORE HAVEN – Artavistus Lyndrel Ware is on trial this week in the Glades County Courthouse, accused of first degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder in the 2014 death of Mario Monroy … more
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Florida No. 3 most catfished state in 2020; Record $304 Million stolen nationally
A new study shows Florida was the No. 3 most catfished state in 2020 with 1,603 victims losing $40,173,934 to romance scammers. more
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Aftermath Services acquires Florida biohazard experts - Accident Scene Cleaners
Aftermath Services, a biohazard remediation service recently acquired Accident Scene Cleaners, a biohazard cleanup company. more
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Naples man seriously injured in crash in Glades County
GLADES COUNTY -- A 49-year-old Naples man was seriously injured in an accident in Glades County on April 1, at 7:31 a.m., according to the Florida Highway Patrol. more
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Motorcycle crash leaves man in critical condition
At approximately 5:54 p.m. on March 21 a 34-year-old man, of Miami, was traveling south on U.S. 27 approaching State Road 78. more
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