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Glades County woman arrested after allegedly climbing in window to take shower

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Flooding north of Moore Haven is impacting homes and businesses

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- 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 …
- IRS warns of tax credit scams targeting the tribal community
  
  The Internal Revenue Service today warned taxpayers, tribal communities, businesses and tax professionals about promoters selling fake “Tribal …

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Schools

Collaboratory launches College Access Nights for Southwest Florida

Collaboratory is kicking off its College Access Nights series this fall with four free sessions...

Deadline to apply for Bright Futures is August 31

As students across Florida prepare to head back to school, the Florida Lottery is reminding eligible students to submit ...

AAA urges parents to review insurance coverage before students go to college

As families prepare to send students off to college, AAA is encouraging parents to review their insurance coverage ...

August kicks-off Child Safety Awareness Month

August kicks off back-to-school season and the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles’ (FLHSMV) child safety campaign ...

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Human Interest

Young heroes offer inspiration and great hope

The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes , a national award that recognizes inspiring, public-spirited young people, announces its 2026 winners.

Ten Florida children lost to drowning since the Fourth of July

Disability Advocacy & Support Specialists (DASS) is urging Florida families and community recreational programs…

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Caloosahatchee River (C-43) is lower-than-normal channel depths between locks

With algae and alligators, err on the side of caution

DOH-Glades issues blue green algae health alert for Lake Okeechobee

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Veterans

They fought for this country. they shouldn’t have to leave it to heal

Veterans with severe PTSD and depression are increasingly traveling overseas for treatments they cannot legally access in the United States.

DAV & RecruitMilitary to host Virtual Veteran & Military Spouse Hiring Event

DAV & RecruitMilitary will host a virtual Military Community Job Fair connecting service members, veterans, Guard/Reserve, and military spouses with employers ...

DAV & RecruitMilitary to host Transitioning Service Member & Spouse Virtual Career Fair

DAV & RecruitMilitary to host Transitioning Service Member & Spouse Virtual Hiring Event on Tuesday, June 9 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern time.

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Agriculture

New study sheds light on the hidden toll of back pain among horticulture workers

For many nursery and landscape workers, back pain does not send them home. It's something they work through ...

UF launches initiative to support rapid-response research against invasive pests

When a new invasive pest or plant disease appears, scientists have a small window of opportunity to address the threat ...

Are food recalls becoming more common? UF food expert puts recalls into perspective

Recent recalls involving eggs and salmonella-linked jalapeños, along with investigations into cyclospora and other produce-related illnesses...

Agricultural producers and private forest landowners encouraged to apply for conservation programs

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida announces Fiscal Year 2027 (FY2027) financial assistance opportunities ...

Agricultural producers & landowners encouraged to apply for ACEP

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida announces Fiscal Year 2027 easements enrollment opportunities ...

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Government

Florida launches newly designed driver licenses and identification cards

Beginning Sept. 30, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) will begin issuing a newly designed Florida driver license.

IRS launches new mobile app, expanding digital services for taxpayers

On Sept. 25, The Internal Revenue Service today announced the launch of the new IRS mobile app, replacing IRS2Go and expanding the ...

Postal service issues Winter Wreath Stamp

The Postal Service has released Winter Wreath, a new Global Forever stamp...

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Sports

Football around the lake this week: Oct. 2

Glades Central and Glades Day were the only area teams to win last week, and the Raiders did it in a big way with a 60-0 shutout to open district play. Okeechobee is headed into Homecoming Week this week.

Football around the lake this week: Sept. 18

Football around Lake Okeechobee saw a shutout, a pair of blowouts and the end of Pahokee's unbeaten start last week.

[Photo by Richard Marion/Lake Okeechobee News]

Moore Haven hires Fred Hall as Terrier football coach

The Moore Haven Terriers have a new head coach leading the football team, and it’s a former Terrier with a long history with the program.

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Traffic & Road Work

Florida Gas Prices Rose 18 Cents Last Week

Florida gas prices rose 18 cents last week, then declined 6 cents through the weekend.

Glades County Road Watch Report for week Sept. 27 – Oct. 3

The following column is the Road Watch report for Glades County for the week beginning Sunday, Sept. 27,..

Florida gas prices reach 4-month highs; rose 21 cents last week

Florida gas prices surged 21 cents per gallon last week as rising crude oil prices pushed fuel costs...

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Health

DCF highlights statewide resources and partnerships in honor of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) highlighted the state's robust mental health resources in honor of Suicide Prevention ...

Dengue fever cases reported in Florida

Florida Department of Health is reminding Floridians that mosquitoes can carry disease. Practice mosquito bite prevention and control to prevent the spread of these illnesses.

New Medicare reforms can help seniors -- but only if they opt in

Medicare's prescription drug benefit, also known as "Part D," has undergone major changes that could save seniors hundreds or even thousands of dollars on prescriptions.

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Business

Postal Service recommends 2026 holiday mailing and shipping dates

n September 22, the U.S. Postal Service announced the recommended mailing and shipping dates for the 2026 holiday season.

Security Summit closes summer series with data security reminder for tax pros

The Internal Revenue Service and the Security Summit partners today urged tax professionals to stay vigilant against identity theft.

Xfinity and Comcast expand high-speed internet service in Glades County

Xfinity and Comcast Business reliable, high-speed Internet services are now available to more than 2,800 homes and businesses in Glades County ...

Join United Way’s free tax preparation team and make a difference

The United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades is seeking volunteers to help the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program ...

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Opinion

When will Congress repay Social Security money taken years ago?

AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor answers questions about Social Security.

Letter to the Editor: Healthcare crisis coming Oct. 22

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has a dangerous new rule beginning Oct. 22 that will threaten the healthcare of millions of Americans. The rule, “Indefinite Suspension of the De Minimis …

I’m reevaluating my retirement plan; what are my options?

AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor answers questions about Social Security.

Freedom, freeways & flock: Why I paid the ticket instead of fighting it

Flock cameras are spreading across America. The backlash is growing just as fast.

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Wildlife & Environment

Caloosahatchee River flow is all local basin runoff

Flows through the W.P. Franklin Lock and Dam (S-79) will rely on basin runoff and will NOT be supplemented with Lake Okeechobee water ...

Study targets the Burmese pythons that matter most

A new study by researchers at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) offers agencies a tool to identify pythons ...