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Yoga for Life: Rejuvenating life in Highlands Hammock State Park

It is a White Christmas all the time walking through the wooded trails on “sugar sand” at the park.
Nancy Peterson, Inni Whitmill, Elizabeth Barrios and Elvis Gronoff demonstrate the downward dog position.

Yoga for Life: Initiating self-healing through yoga postures

The mind uses intuition for a keener awareness into the body.

Six tips on how to discuss your mental health with others

It can be frustrating to struggle with your mental health and to get your family...

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The FWC works to improve boating access by evaluating potential sites for new boating access ...
Timberline Glamping announces its newest location for its unique, one-of-a-kind glamping...
What is even more exciting is Safe Mobility for Life Coalition will be hosting an inaugural Older Driver...

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Lake Okeechobee
SFWMD to hold meeting about the Lower Kissimmee Basin Water Supply Plan Update
All SFWMD managed boat locks are open
Okeechobee officials oppose plan for stormwater treatment area

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Police/Fire
Chargebacks911 , an international chargeback management and prevention company, on Tuesday released the highly-anticipated findings of their 2024 Cardholder Dispute Index .
The Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA) assessors have recommended...
OCSO releases more information on U.S. 98 crash.   …
Help support Florida families in need this holiday season by donating non-perishable foods.

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Opinion
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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A CTF tournament is a computer security competition, like a hackathon.

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New year brings new laws in Florida

Several new laws take effect Jan. 1 in the state of Florida. Ethics Requirements ...

U.S. Postal Service announces Holiday Operating Schedule

In observance of the two holidays, Post Offices will be closed on Monday, Dec. 25, and Monday, Jan. 1.

Gov. DeSantis strengthens Florida’s commitment to abused and neglected children

Funding for the Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office in Governor DeSantis’ Focus on....

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Health

Six reasons why you should take your mental health seriously

Many people underestimate the impact that mental illness can have on an individual...

Keep bed bugs from hitchhiking to your homes

With recent media exposure of bed bug activity impacting travelers worldwide....

How to help children and parents cope with stress during the holidays

It’s considered the most wonderful time of the year, but it can also be one of the most...

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Business
With the holiday shopping season in full swing, BBB Scam Tracker has gotten dozens of reports...
This funding includes investments to enhance prevention services, increase access and availability of...
Better Business Bureau® is the trusted source for all things online shopping this holiday season.
The BBB Scam Prevention Guide provides a wide range of resources such as motion...

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Veterans

Over 4,225 wreaths were placed across the U.S. on National Wreaths Across America Day

Wreaths Across America would like to thank the communities, dedicated volunteers...

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Opinion
The most kneejerk Democrats and Republicans will vote for whoever their party nominates, but millions...
In 1875, Congress took a historic step in the fight against human trafficking by ...
In recent times, heightened awareness of human trafficking has led to legal ...

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Traffic & Road Work
The following column is the Road Watch report for Highlands County for the week beginning Sunday, Dec. 30...
AAA is working to keep impaired drivers off the road this holiday season.
AAA projects a record-setting 6.6 million Floridians will travel 50 miles or more...

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Entertainment

SFSC performing arts season begins on Nov. 1

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Agriculture

Researchers focus on reducing the amount of methane cows produce

These researchers hope to reduce a minimum of 25% of U.S. methane emissions ...

Florida-grown holiday mocktails make the day merry and bright

The holiday festivities are always more fun with something warm or bubbly in your hand,

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Wildlife & Environment

FWC to hold public meeting for input on captive wildlife draft regulations

The FWC will be hosting public meetings to encourage input on captive wildlife draft regulations in Florida regarding game farms and hunt preserves.
Ranger Blake Lewis birding October 2018.

Highlands Hammock announces winter nature walks

Highlands Hammock will hold a series of guided nature walks during the busy winter...

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Leslie strengthens into a hurricane in the Atlantic but isn't threatening land

Forecasters say Leslie has strengthened into a hurricane in the Atlantic Ocean and isn’t threatening land. The U.S. National Hurricane Center says the storm was located Saturday about 725 miles …

Helene’s powerful storm surge killed 12 near Tampa. They didn't have to die

Florida communities hit three times by hurricanes grapple with how and whether to rebuild

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National and World
Israel strikes Lebanon, hitting Beirut suburbs and the north

Israel expanded its bombardment in Lebanon, hitting Beirut’s southern suburbs with 12 airstrikes and striking a Palestinian refugee camp deep in northern Lebanon for the first time. The attack on …

Floods inundate Thailand's northern tourist city of Chiang Mai

One year in, war casts a shadow over every aspect of life in Israel

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