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USACE reduces lake releases east and west

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New K9s United specialty license plate now available

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Thunderstorm in Vicinity, 68 °F
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low … Get the full forecast
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Schools
Students in James Sharpe’s Agriscience Foundations 1 course learned about Dairy Breeds, milk nutritions....
Congratulations to Moore Haven Middle-High School’s Valedictorian and Salutatorian for the Class of 2025....
Moore Haven Middle High school presented a positive office referral to Alana Walker for helping out with a technology problem...
Students in Elizabeth Atkinson’s Terrier Nursing Academy worked to develop their CNA skills...

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Human Interest
A local woman, Apolonia Nunez, was recently awarded the President’s Volunteer Service Award for 2024.
Aline Caine Campbell was just another number in Jamaica's dire 18.4% teenage pregnancy statistic.

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Direct rainfall slows lake recession
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S-65A Boat Lock will be closed March 9-13, 2025
Engineers play a crucial role in the district’s mission

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Veterans

Marine Corps Heritage Foundation announces commemorative coins & upcoming programs

The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation and the U.S. Mint kicked off the Marine Corps 250th Anniversary

Eastern Region Virtual Career Fair for Veterans will be held Feb. 25

DAV & RecruitMilitary will break down barriers for veteran employment at the Eastern Region Virtual Career Fair for Veterans...

Smart & Safe Florida announces statewide Veterans Coalition

On Tuesday, April 23, the Smart & Safe Florida campaign launched its “Vets Vote #YesOn3” statewide Veterans Coalition...

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Agriculture
Aspiring vanilla growers and seasoned agriculturalists in Florida, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands are invited...
As we head into the heart of Florida blueberry harvest season – March through May -- growers are shipping...
Florida 4-H Broward County delivered a groundbreaking pilot project where local students didn’t just learn about native plants...
Lipman Family Farms wanted to mitigate flood risk associated with heavy rain on their 2,000-acre farm in Naples.
Chilli thrips plague farmers worldwide, but new research from the University of Florida has found two...

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Government

USPS promotes National Safe Driving Campaign

The Postal Service has one of largest fleets in the world, with more than 246,000 vehicles...

IRS reminder: Eligible taxpayers in Florida file for free with IRS Direct File

The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers in Florida they can file their taxes quickly, easily and for free...
One of the new buses next to Moore Haven Middle- High School. [Photo courtesy the Moore Agency]

Glades Schools have new electric buses thanks to $5 million grant 

The Glades County School District has received 13 new electric buses thanks to a $5.1 million grant.

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Sports

United Way to team up with Mighty Mussels for grand slam fundraiser

FORT MYERS — United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades and the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels are teaming up to hit a home run for United Way’s more than 90 partner agencies and over 260 programs. …
The Lady Terriers held off a late Frostproof rally to secure a 9-7 win on March 11. [Photo courtesy Moore Haven Athletics]

Lady Terriers secure back-to-back victories 

The Moore Haven Lady Terriers softball team secured back-to-back victories over the Glades Day Lady Gators and the Frostproof Lady Bulldogs.
Zaylie Green is the first Lady Terrier ever to commit to a collegiate basketball program. [Photo courtesy Jeff Gonzalez]

Lady Terrier commits to Minnesota North College 

Moore Haven junior Zaylie Green has committed to join the basketball program at Minnesota North College after she graduates and to continue her education there.  

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Traffic & Road Work
US 27 (SR 25) at SR 78 Intersection: (Construction project) Crews will be reconstructing the intersection...
Florida gas prices averaged $3.10 per gallon on Monday, March 17.
The following column is the Road Watch report for Okeechobee County for the week beginning Sunday, March 16...

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Health
Less than half of adults and less than one-in-five children in the U.S. get the recommended amount...
Advocates are calling for $3 million in recurring state funding for the Mary Brogan Breast & Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program...
There's a time change for the Alzheimer Association's Support Group, virtual, entitled "Alzheimer Association's Support Group...

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Business
Sunday's state average was $2.97 per gallon. That's 2 cents less than the 2024 low and the lowest daily average price since December 2023. 
Lakefront Estates will feature 1,000 homes …
The District’s talented team of procurement professionals establishes contractual relationships with businesses...
Disabled American Veterans and RecruitMilitary will break down barriers for veteran employment ...

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Opinion
I have virtual physical therapy to thank for the miraculous recovery. And my story isn't unique.
A coalition of health advocacy organizations advocating for Medicaid expansion in the South...
AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor answers questions about Social Security.
AMAC Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor answers questions about Social Security.

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Wildlife & Environment
The District works year-round to advance and accelerate key projects that are improving water quality...
As the weather gets warmer across the state and alligator mating season approaches...
The Florida Airboat Association and the Kissimmee River Valley Sportsman Association are giving Florida youth...
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is holding a series of virtual public meetings,

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State News

Republicans in Mike Waltz's old district aren't mad at him or Trump over Yemen Signal chat

Washington is roiled by the news that one of President Donald Trump’s top aides added a journalist to a group chat discussing military plans. But many Republicans going to the polls to replace that …

DOGE cuts are testing some conservative voters' faith in special election for Matt Gaetz's old seat

As the Trump administration forges ahead with its dramatic reshaping of the federal government, voters in a northwest Florida district will be among the first to put the president’s agenda to an …

How a touristy Florida beach town dubbed 'the nation's oldest city' became a top US remote work hub

Thousands of white-collar, remote workers have moved to the St. Augustine, Florida, area in the 2020s. It has transformed the beach town that calls itself “the nation's oldest city” into one of …

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Nation & World

Israel releases Oscar-winning Palestinian director after he was attacked by West Bank settlers

An Oscar-winning Palestinian director and two others have been released by Israel, a day after he was badly beaten by Jewish settlers and detained by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank. …

Gaza's child amputees struggle with recovery, especially after Israel's cutoff of aid

The U.N. says Israel's 17-month-old military campaign in Gaza has created “largest cohort of child amputees in modern history.” Some 4,000 children are estimated to have suffered amputations …

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A coalition of health advocacy organizations advocating for Medicaid expansion in the South...
Lakefront Estates will feature 1,000 homes …
As Lake Okeechobee finally dipped below 13 feet (above sea level) last week, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has slowed the flow of lake water east and west.
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