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Flooding north of Moore Haven is impacting homes and businesses
On Sept. 22, Congressman Scott Franklin posted the following statement to Glades County Board of County Commissioners Post: ... more
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Lucky Player Wins $150K U Pick’em Bingo Jackpot
A lucky player won a $150,000 U Pick’em bingo jackpot during the $330,000 Special Bingo... more
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DAV & RecruitMilitary to host virtual Veteran & Military Spouse Hiring Event
DAV & RecruitMilitary to host virtual Veteran & Military Spouse Hiring event on Tuesday, Sept. 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern Time. more
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SGF Seniors hosted a Fall Prevention class in LaBelle for seniors on Sept. 16. [Photo courtesy Mary Bartoshuk]
Free meals now available for seniors in Hendry and Glades
Adults age 60 and older in Hendry and Glades counties have a new community resource available to them. The SGF Seniors Congregate Meal Program serves free, nutritious meals at three sites. more
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USPS Operation Santa Program is now accepting letters
September 15 marks the start of the 114th year of USPS Operation Santa and the U.S. Postal Service is now... more
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Newspaper accounts chronicle 1926 hurricane that wiped out Moore Haven
On Sept. 18, 1926, a hurricane devastated what had been the thriving and growing town of Moore Haven. more
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Sally Settle's book, "In the Shadow of the Lone Cypress" is historical fiction. The description in the book of the 1926 hurricane is based on survivors' accounts that were published in the Glades County Democrat. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
100 years ago, Moore Haven was destroyed by a hurricane
This is a tale of two sisters and their efforts to preserve the history of 1926 hurricane damage in Moore Haven. more
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USPS salutes the U.S. Coast Guard Academy’s 150 years
The Postal Service continues its tradition of honoring American military academies by... more
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FWC and Wildlife Forever invite kids in kindergarten through 12th grade to enter the 2026-2027 Florida Fish Art Contest. [Photo courtesy FWC]
Florida Fish Art Contest open to students
Young artists across the state are invited to put their creativity on display as the FWC opens the 2026–2027 Florida Fish Art Contest ... more
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Lucky player hits $31,061.70 Quick Hit Link Jackpot at Seminole Brighton Bay Hotel & Casino
A lucky player hit a $31,061.70 jackpot on Sunday, Sept. 13, at Seminole Brighton Bay Hotel... more
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Harry Chapin Food Bank volunteers are sorting donations. [Photo courtesy Harry Chapin Food Bank]
Suncoast Credit Union announces $25,000 Hunger Action Month match for HCFB
As Hunger Action Month continues, Suncoast Credit Union is helping the community make an even greater impact by matching every donation ... more
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Paws of War safely secured 10 dogs following their release from the New York facility. Five will remain in the organization’s care on Long Island and five will be transferred to Big Dog Ranch Rescue in South Florida. [Photo courtesy Paws of War]
Big Dog Ranch Rescue & Paws of War secure release of 10 dogs from Marshall BioResources
For the first time, Marshall BioResources, America’s largest breeding and animal testing facility has released 10 retired breeding dogs ... more
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Lucky player hits $156,515.87 Dragon Link Jackpot
A lucky player hit a $156,515.87 jackpot on Wednesday, Sep. 2, at Seminole Brighton Bay... more
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This is Responsible Gaming Education Month
During Responsible Gaming Education Month, the Florida Lottery and the Florida Gaming Control Commission... more
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FWC launches Event Request Portal
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) launched a new online... more
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Alligator Hatching Festival underway at Gatorama
Watch baby alligators as they hatch at Gatorama’s Annual Hatching Festival. more
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It is all smiles before the miles as co-captain Emily Herman gets settled behind the wheel and ready for her turn on the next stretch of Texas highway.
4-H goes solar: South Florida teens build a national championship-winning solar car earning a national title
A 14-member team of South Florida teenagers is redefining what workforce development looks like through 4-H... more
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Florida Dairy Farmers presents a tropical twist on your daily cup of coffee
August is National Coffee Month, and there’s more than one way to enjoy your daily cup. more
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Christmas cookie designed stamps for the holidays.
USPS announces Christmas cookie stamp designs for holidays
This booklet of 20 Christmas Cookies Forever stamps includes images of four frosted sugar cookies appearing on alternating... more
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Darya Haija, founder of Kidz Care 4 Kidz, sold handmade friendship bracelets and beaded pens to raise money for programs supporting children and teens in foster care. [Photo courtesy Kidz Care 4 Kidz]
SWFL girls sell friendship bracelets, beaded pens to support children in foster care
A pair of Southwest Florida girls representing Kidz Care 4 Kidz, a local youth-led charity, sold handmade friendship bracelets and beaded pens ... more
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