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Both days will feature musical entertainment; The Lee Allcorn Band, Barney & Nancy, Ray Cerbone and Double Trouble X2.
The Lake Placid Caladium Festival was held July 29-31, 2022,

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Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution toured the Edna Pearce Lockett Estate ...

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SFWMD to hold meeting about the Lower Kissimmee Basin Water Supply Plan Update
All SFWMD managed boat locks are open

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HIGHLANDS COUNTY – A 13-year-old Okeechobee boy was killed in a traffic crash in Highlands County on Jan. 21.
An 88-year-old Novi, Michigan man was killed in an accident on State Road 70 at the intersection of County Road 721 on Jan. 4, at 11:27 a.m.

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On average, healthcare costs for patients with a chronic condition are five times higher than for those...
With Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) taking center stage these days, it is important not to forget about Real Intelligence (R.I.). Remember the saying, “You are what you eat?” Now it …

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The most kneejerk Democrats and Republicans will vote for whoever their party nominates, but millions...

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J.P. Soars & The Red Hots to play at Highlands Hammock

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Show your support for Florida Panther conservation with the new Florida Panther license plate.

FWC reports Florida panther death in Highlands County

The remains of a 2 1/2-year-old, male Florida panther (UCFP476) were collected...

Gainesville & Panama City FWC public meetings cancelled due to Hurricane Milton

Gainesville and Panama city meetings will be reschuled.

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3 House Republicans from Florida with Cuban roots carefully navigate Trump's immigration policies

Three House Republicans from Florida with Cuban roots are carefully navigating President Donald Trump’s immigration policies. Democrats are targeting at least one of these lawmakers, zeroing in on …

A bomb threat prompted a plane evacuation at a Florida airport. No explosives were found

Federal lawsuit against Florida ban on 'lab-grown' meat still alive after judge's ruling

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Thousands rush to St. Peter's Square for Pope Francis' funeral, a ceremony he helped reimagine VATICAN CITY (AP) — Tens of thousands of people are pouring into St. Peter’s Square for Pope …

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