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Big Lake Athlete of the Week: Akeelah Ling

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DOH-Hendry/Glades offices close in observance of Labor Day

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Police & Fire
    • FWC Report

      The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Division of Law Enforcement Weekly Report from Aug. 16-24...

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Schools
West Glades School presented an award to Aracell Gomez for 10 years of service to the school.
Glades County Schools held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Moore Haven Elementary School on Aug. 8.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will celebrate National Shooting Sports Month...
Each August, as the school year begins in Florida, students eagerly anticipate returning to the classroom...

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Human Interest
Aline Caine Campbell was just another number in Jamaica's dire 18.4% teenage pregnancy statistic.
In a state known for year-round water activities, it seems ironic that Florida leads the ...

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No water released from Big O as rain drives lake higher
USACE to hold Kissimmee River Headwaters Revitalization meetings
What does LOSOM mean for hurricane season?

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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...

Veteran's Service Officer helps vets secure benefits

Hendry County Veteran’s Service Officer Myra Johnson told the Hendry County Commission ...
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 ...

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Agriculture
UF/IFAS will hold EAA Best Management Practices Training on Wednesday, Sept. 4 from 8:15 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the EREC Conference Center, 3200 E Canal St. S. in Belle Glade
Passion fruit is a tropical treat that offers a plethora of nutritional benefits...
New University of Florida research shows the trees grown under the individual protective covers...
World Honey Bee Day, celebrated the third Saturday in August, Aug. 17, is a chance to celebrate honey bees...
Trees can provide much-needed shade in cities, thereby reducing the “heat island” effect.

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Government

FEMA posts Public Notice for Florida online

A public notice has been posted describing available FEMA assistance and proposed FEMA-funded actions...
Glades County Courthouse

Glades County Commission approves new mining ordinance

Glades County Commissioners approved a mining ordinance at their Aug. 26 meeting.

Amendment 6 would eliminate public financing of political campaigns

The Florida Constitution provides for public campaign financing for statewide candidates who agree to spending limits ...

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Sports
The Tigers are ready to host their first home game of the season. [Photo courtesy CHS Athletics]

Football around the lake this week: Sept. 5 

The Glades Central Raiders added another win in week two, beating the Martin County Tigers 20-14

It’s peak season for water safety awareness

While the official end of Summer is September 22, in Florida we know that summerlike weather...
The Brahmans raise their helmets after a practice. [Photo by Richard Marion/Lake Okeechobee News]

Football around the lake this week : Aug. 29

Football teams around Lake Okeechobee officially kicked off their new season last week.

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Traffic & Road Work
Road Watch report for Glades County for the week of Sunday, Sept. 8. Motorists are reminded...
On Tuesday, Sept. 3, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) and its division of...
No lane closures scheduled for the week of Sept. 1-7.

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Health
Pregnancy and childbirth are often celebrated as incredible, remarkable events in a woman’s life.
While many public health challenges have garnered significant attention over the years...
Alzheimer’s Association will host a virtual Managing Money class on Sept. 10 from noon to 1 p.m.

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Business
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) invites you to attend a public meeting to discuss aquatic habitat...
The Space-Edge Accelerator, an innovation-focused collaboration between the University of Florida, Blue Origin...
United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades President and CEO Jeannine Joy has been named ...
The last few days of heavy rain has caused major flooding in southwest Florida.

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Opinion
If you’re an individual who shoplifts a $100 item from a store, you might spend the night in jail...
AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor answers questions about Social Security.
New data has revealed the most cost-effective online nursing courses...
AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor answers questions about Social Security.

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Wildlife & Environment
As fall approaches, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is sharing the annual reminder...
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will meet in person Sept. 17-18 at the Hawks Cay...
The FWC has updated the Panther Pulse web page with mortality information through Aug. 28, at 9 a.m.
This deviation is the first step in the phased implementation of the Kissimmee River Restoration (KRR) Project Headwaters...

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State News

Rift between Parkland massacre survivor and some families of the dead erupts in court

A nasty rift between the most seriously wounded survivor of the 2018 Parkland school massacre and some families of the 17 murdered has erupted in court. At a Thursday hearing fight over dueling …

National Beverage: Fiscal Q1 Earnings Snapshot

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — National Beverage Corp. (FIZZ) on Thursday reported profit of $56.8 million in its fiscal first quarter. On a per-share basis, the …

Ex-Green Beret behind failed Venezuela raid released pending trial on weapons charges

A federal judge ordered the release Wednesday of a former U.S. Green Beret indicted in connection with a failed 2020 coup attempt against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Jordan Goudreau was …

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Nation & World

Opposition candidate burst into Venezuelan politics just months before being chased into exile

For millions of Venezuelans, Edmundo González was the undisputed winner of the country’s July 28 presidential election. But on Sunday, he joined the swelling ranks of once-prominent government …

President Abdelmadjid Tebboune is elected to serve second term in gas-rich Algeria

President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has been named the winner of Algeria’s presidential election, granting him another term leading the gas-rich North African nation five years after pro-democracy …

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