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Schools
On Friday, Sept. 27, Mrs. Spivey’s pre-k class celebrated Johnny Appleseed’s birthday...
School is back in session, and Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) is awarding five eligible Florida schools...
Prospective students, their families, and the community are invited to attend to experience live...
It was heartwarming for Moore Haven Elementary teachers and staff to see so many grandparents supporting their students!

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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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All SFWMD-managed boat locks reopened on Friday, October 11
SFWMD’s October Governing Board meeting will take place next week
USACE confident Herbert Hoover Dike is safe

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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
Since 2012, UF/IFAS Extension and partner institution Florida A&M University Cooperative Extension have donated...
In 2022, state funding made it possible for the UF/IFAS Nutrient Management Program (NMP) to begin scrutinizing...
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...

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Government
Art courtesy Glades County Commission

Glades County approves water and sewer franchise agreements

Glades County Commissioners approved two franchise agreements for water and sewer service in western Glades County ...

News from the Glades County Property Appraiser: The New Aerial Imagery is Here!

The new aerial imagery has been uploaded to the Glades County Property Appraiser’s website.

September is Hunger Action Month

MOORE HAVEN – September is Hunger Action Month in Glades County.

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Sports
Charvorious Higgins, Willie Fitzgerald, Jer’zavian Pope, and Marques Durham. [Photo courtesy Eman Hendrix]

Terriers defeat Evangelical Christian 44-14 

The Moore Haven Terriers varsity football team bounced back with a big 44-14 win over the Evangelical Christian Sentinels on Sept. 20.  
Landra Oxer had six digs against the Village School of Naples. [Photo courtesy Moore Haven Athletics]

Lady Terriers go on six-game win streak 

The Moore Haven Lady Terriers racked up six back-to-back wins through the end of August and early September.  
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

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Traffic & Road Work
The following column is the Road Watch report for Glades County for the week beginning Sunday, Oct. 6,...
Road Watch report for Glades County for the week of Sunday, Sept, 29. Motorists are reminded...
Florida gas prices averaged $3.13 per gallon on Sunday. The state average increased 6 cents at the...

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Health
Hurricane Milton's winds churned Lake Okeechobee Oct. 9 and 10,  pushing the lake water up against the side of the dike in a storm surge. …
FDOH in Hendry County and Glades County urges residents to be aware of the health risks associated with flooding.
The Florida Department of Health (Department) urges residents and visitors to avoid floodwaters and prevent...

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Business
Whether you are a first-time volunteer or a seasoned pro, we need your help
Take a guess at the world’s largest crude oil producer. Saudi Arabia? Try again. Russia? Nope. The United States ...
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...

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Opinion
If Rick Scott is reelected and heads the Senate, I’m sure he’d lead the effort to shrink or kill Social Security and Medicare.
Although the disease remains rare in children and adolescents, nearly 15,000 U.S. residents under age 19 will be ...
AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor answers questions about Social Security.
Recent advances in forensic DNA testing have made it possible to identify victims and suspects...

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Wildlife & Environment
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Jacksonville District  is preparing a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) assessment for the C-43 West Basin Storage Reservoir...
The FWC will be hosting public meetings to encourage input on captive wildlife draft regulations in Florida regarding game farms and hunt preserves.
The program will benefit private landowners and the panther population by...
As fall approaches, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is sharing the annual reminder...

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State News

NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft will scour Jupiter moon for the ingredients for life

A massive NASA spacecraft is ready to set sail for Jupiter and its moon Europa. The craft named Europa Clipper will peer beneath the moon's icy crust and determine whether conditions there could …

Far from where Hurricane Milton hit, tornadoes wrought unexpected damage

Tony Brazzale expected Hurricane Milton would be a “nonevent” for his family. It was forecast to hit Florida's west coast and track across the state well to the north of their home in Wellington, …

Floridians evacuated for Hurricane Milton after wake-up call from devastating Helene

Florida residents are returning to their Gulf Coast homes after evacuating for Hurricane Milton. Traffic clogged Interstate 75 and other major routes to the coast Friday as people who fled hundreds …

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Nation & World

Homeowners with hurricane damage can apply for FEMA help

Homeowners and renters in 34 Florida counties and the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida who had uninsured or underinsured damage or losses caused by Hurricane Milton may now …

Former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond, who sought Scotland's independence, dies at 69

Scottish former First Minister Alex Salmond has died at age 69. Salmond championed Scotland’s independence from the U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer paid tribute to Salmond on Saturday. Starmer …

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People affected by hurricanes Helene and Milton can apply for Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program  (D-SNAP), l …
Tornadoes in the outer bands of Hurricane Milton flipped vehicles, downed trees and damaged a road on Oct. 9.
The sound of chainsaws filled the air as Lakeport residents, their friends, neighbors and volunteers who just wanted to help started cleaning up ...
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