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Governor Ron DeSantis announces $1.64 million Infrastructure Award to Central County Water Control District
On Jan. 22, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that nearly $100 million has been awarded to 24 communities... more
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Indiantown awarded state grant to retrofit civic center into hurricane shelter
The Village and Indiantown Civic Club were awarded the requested $350,000 from the State of Florida more
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Tonya Ford helped her friend Jim Challancin save his home.
Woman helps neighbor save his home
After several denials by Fema and Rebuild Florida, a local man will finally have help with hurricane damage. more
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Treasure Coast Food Bank establishes program to help people still recovering from Hurricane Irma
Although Hurricane Irma hit in 2017, some families have yet to recover from the storm now considered the costliest in Florida history — including damages of more than $220 million on the … more
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National Hurricane Center updates projections for Tropical Storm Eta
MIAMI – The National Hurricane Center has updated the projected path of Tropical Storm Eta. more
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SFWMD prepared for potential heavy rainfall from Tropical Storm Eta
The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) is prepared for potentially heavy rain from Tropical Storm Eta. more
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Linemen departed from Glades Electric in Lake Placid on Friday, Sept. 18, to assist with power restoration in Alabama following Hurricane Sally. From Left, Journeyman Lineman Horacio Pardo, Lead Lineman James Nipper, Journeyman Lineman Wyatt Larsen, Lead Lineman Kyle Altman and Journeyman Lineman David Rice.
Glades Electric Cooperative linemen assist Alabama Cooperative following Hurricane Sally
A crew of five Glades Electric Cooperative linemen returned late on Friday, Sept. 25, after spending a week near Summerdale, Ala. more
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Red Cross encourages the community to take steps now to prepare for potential storms coming our way
WEST PALM BEACH — Now more than ever is the best time for families to take steps not to prepare their homes and emergency kits. A potential tropical storm is making its way across the Caribbean, … more
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Emergency mangers track tropical storm
MOORE HAVEN — The Emergency Management Office of Glades County will continue to monitor and track Tropical Storm Laura for further alerts. Currently, Tropical Storm Laura is located on the … more
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Department of Health cancels Aug. 24 COVID-19 Testing and others are pending
GLADES/HENDRY COUNTIES — Due to the Tropical Weather forecast, the COVID-19 Testing event scheduled on Monday, Aug. 24, at the Health Department in Moore Haven has been canceled. The Testing … more
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SFWMD to reopen most locks Monday
 WEST PALM BEACH -- The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) is reopening navigational locks today and tomorrow. Locks had been temporarily closed as Tropical Storm Isaias moved … more
Lake Okeechobee under wind advisory warning; Shelters close
OKEECHOBEE -- The Okeechobee Emergency Operations Center continues to track Tropical Storm Isaias. As of 12:15 p.m. Aug. 2, Okeechobee County is under a Wind Advisory Warning, with inland … more
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Okeechobee County Advisory #8 on Tropical Storm Isaias
News from the Okeechobee Emergency Operations Center OKEECHOBEE -- Okeechobee County Emergency Management continues to monitor the track of Tropical Storm Isaias and its impacts to Okeechobee … more
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Lake Okeechobee under tropical storm watch
MOORE HAVEN -- Glades County Emergency Management continues to monitor the track of Hurricane Isaias and its impacts to Glades County. At this time there have been no watches or warnings … more
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Palm Beach County opens hurricane shelters
WEST PALM BEACH -- Due to track changes and storm intensity of Hurricane Isaias, Palm Beach County opened four general population shelters and a pet friendly shelter for animals only for those … more
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Okeechobee County to open hurricane shelters; Sand bags available 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today
OKEECHOBEE -- Okeechobee County adopted a Local State of Emergency on Friday, July 31, 2020 at 8 a.m. and will continue for the next 7 days. • Okeechobee County Emergency Operations will … more
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Corps will not release water from lake as storm approaches
JACKSONVILLE – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District is prepared to respond to Hurricane Isaias. Jacksonville District issued the following information about Florida … more
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Red Cross stands ready to respond to Hurricane Isaias and urges community to prepare now
WEST PALM BEACH — Hurricane Isaias is making its way across the Caribbean, producing dangerous flash flooding and gusty winds. As the American Red Cross prepares to respond to the potential … more
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Okeechobee County Advisory #3 on Hurricane Isaias
OKEECHOBEE — Okeechobee County Hurricane Isaias Advisory No. 3 was issued on Friday, July 31, at 9 a.m. Okeechobee County continues to monitor and prepare for Hurricane Isaias. Okeechobee … more
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Are your hurricane supplies ready?
The American Red Cross encourages all Floridians to keep hurricane supplies on hand during hurricane season. A a minimum, you should have the basic supplies listed below: • Water: one gallon … more
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