HURRICANE NEWS

FWC addressing hundreds of vessels displaced by Hurricanes Helene and Milton

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Featured

Lake O slowly receding

Lake Okeechobee is still about 6 inches higher than the average for this time of year, but the Big O is slowly receding.

Santa Express visits Belle Glade, Clewiston, and Moore Haven

U.S. Sugar’s Santa Express was back again this year making trips at towns around Lake Okeechobee.

Pahokee’s Austin Simmons helps Ole Miss beat Georgia

Former Pahokee Blue Devil Austin Simmons stepped up to help spark a comeback for Ole Miss in a huge game against the University of Georgia on Nov. 9.

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Community

Registration now open for free Valentine’s Day group wedding

Registration is open for the free Valentine’s Day wedding, officiated by Joseph Abruzzo...

IRS warns of holiday scams, encourages protecting sensitive information

On this week launched by 2024’s Cyber Monday, the Internal Revenue Service and its Security Summit...

Jake Owen to headline 2025 Sugar Festival

CLEWISTON – Jake Owen will headline the 2025 Clewiston Sugar Festival, festival organizers announced on Nov. 14.

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Lake Okeechobee

Clewiston boat lock open 24 hours

Boat ramp closed

USACE plans to improve Lake O vegetation

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Human Interest

Palm Beach State College reopened Friday, Oct. 11

College operations resumed Friday, Oct. 11.

UF/IFAS scientist earns spot among America’s Inspiring Hispanic/Latinx researchers

De Anda joins an influential group of scientists nationwide who are making significant contributions to their fields.

LaBelle resident fights for water safety measures

In a state known for year-round water activities, it seems ironic that Florida leads the ...

Gator alumni-led company recognized for decade of compassionate growth

Every year for the past 10 years, the University of Florida’s Gator100 program has honored the fastest-growing businesses...

Hocus Pocus Halloween Fun - Kids Costume Photos

Pahokee

This is a real TREAT for our readers during some tricky times.

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Opinion

Lax enforcement of rules, misplaced sympathy plague poor school children

What accounts for the differences in academic achievement between inner-city poverty area schools...

How are Medicare premiums determined?

AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor answers questions about Social Security.

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Schools

Glades Day School coach inducted into Hall of Fame

On Monday, Jan. 13, Glades Day School announced that their very own Coach Pete Walker, who began his head...

Rosenwald Elementary to host MLK Day Oratorical Contest on Jan. 15

Rosenwald Elementary School, 1321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, will host their 40th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr., Day Oratorical Contest...

GDS has ugly sweater competition

On Tuesday, Dec. 17, Glades Day School held an Ugly Christmas Sweater Competition.

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Police & Fire

Palm Beach County Arrest report

The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges by the Palm Beach...

FWC Report

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Division of Law Enforcement Weekly Report from Dec. 27 - Jan. 2...

Palm Beach County Arrest Report for the Glades area

The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges by the PBSO...

More than one-third of Christmas tree home fires occur in January

More than one-third (36 percent) of U.S. home fires involving Christmas trees occur in January.

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Sports

FWC: New year, new TrophyCatch website!

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is reeling in the new year with an upgraded TrophyCatch website...

FWC celebrates a banner year for Florida Saltwater Fishing State Records

This past January, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) launched three new categories...

FWC approves changes to Marine Special Activity License program

At its December meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved changes...

Glades Central basketball defeats Pahokee

The Glades Central Raiders defeated the Pahokee Blue Devils 68-30 on Dec. 10 in Belle Glade.

Attention all swim instructors!

The Florida Department of Health is seeking qualified swimming instructors in your local community to help...

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Government

Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller’s Finance Team recognized for Transparency and Accountability

The Clerk’s office continues to set a high bar for financial management and reporting in local government....

Tuesday, March 11, 2025, is City of Pahokee Election

Qualifying for the Tuesday, March 11, 2025, City of Pahokee Election ended today, November 26, after being open for a week.

Tax collector’s downtown offices to close early

Constitutional Tax Collector Anne M. Gannon announced today that her downtown service...

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Business

AAA: Florida gas prices in 2024 averaged 12 cents less than 2023

Florida gas prices are beginning the near year slightly more expensive than this time in 2024.

The naughty list: BBB’s 12 scams of the holidays

With the year quickly winding down, Better Business Bureau has compiled our naughty list of the top 12 holiday scams.

Companies employing the most in Florida – Publix is top employer

The study, conducted by AI productivity platform Plus Docs, analyzed IBISWorld employment data for Florida...

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Veterans

Tax Collector Gannon offers Commemorative Lapel Pins to Vietnam veterans

Welcome home centenarian, brothers and all Honor Flight heroes

Saturday, November 2, Southeast Florida Honor Flight volunteers will be escorting a full load of veterans on the free trip of a lifetime as the final Honor Flight of 2024 takes off for a daylong trip …

Smart & Safe Florida announces statewide Veterans Coalition

On Tuesday, April 23, the Smart & Safe Florida campaign launched its “Vets Vote #YesOn3” statewide Veterans Coalition...

50th Operation Homecoming at PBIA on April 6

This Saturday, April 6, Southeast Florida Honor Flight volunteers will be escorting a full load of veterans...

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Health

Healthier Glades provides 'mini grants'

Healthier Glades , a Palm Health Foundation Healthier Together initiative, proudly marked six years of empowering the Glades community through …

PBC Commission unanimously approves $10 million for Crisis Center

Designed to be a gold standard in psychiatric and clinical care, the Crisis Center will focus on...

DCF helps Florida families thrive in 2024

Department of Children and Families (Department) Secretary Shevaun Harris highlighted the continued successes...

You can prepare and eat healthy meals during the holidays, by following some simples steps and sometimes by swapping one ingredient for another, say UF/IFAS experts. Moderation is always the key, they say.

Let moderation serve as your mantra as you savor healthy foods during the holidays

During the holiday season, you’re often surrounded by a tempting array of foods – from hearty entrees...

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Traffic & Road Work

AAA: Florida gas prices break even for the week

Florida gas prices continued to yoyo up and down. The state average went from $3.11 per gallon down to $3.06...

AAA: Florida’s average gas price briefly dips below $3 a gallon

Florida gas prices averaged $3.10 per gallon on Sunday, Dec. 8.

Florida gas prices fell 13 cents last week

Florida gas prices are falling. The state average declined 13 cents per gallon last week

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Entertainment

Torry Island BBQ Festival planned for March 22

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Agriculture

Junaid Lone, a doctoral student, performs plant-stress measurements in the field at GCREC.

Intermittent irrigation can save strawberry growers as much as 67% on water, maintain yield

As we enter the state’s strawberry-growing season, establishing young strawberry plants in the field...

Western Palm Beach County Farm Bureau receives statewide recognition

Western Palm Beach County Farm Bureau has earned coveted awards for its achievements...

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Wildlife & Environment

FWC asks cattle ranchers to call ASAP about suspected panther depredations

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds cattle ranchers to promptly call...

UF/IFAS, The Florida Aquarium collaborate to revitalize coral reefs, marine habitats

Coral reefs serve as habitats for fish, increase tourism activities and reduce wave energy – among their many benefits.

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