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Schools
MOORE HAVEN – Would a four-day school week work better for the students, teachers and families in rural Glades County?
On Tuesday, April 15, Moore Haven Middle High School welcomed eighth graders from West Glades School.
The students, Priscilla Rodriguez and Julia Gonzalez both from LaBelle High School and Liam Dufrene from Moore Haven Middle/High School...
Students in James Sharpe’s Agriscience Foundations 1 course learned about Dairy Breeds, milk nutritions....

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Human Interest
When Ryan Cottor was eight months old, his parents learned he wasn’t just a late bloomer when it comes to motor skills.
A local woman, Apolonia Nunez, was recently awarded the President’s Volunteer Service Award for 2024.

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W.P. Franklin Lock closure for manatee protection system maintenance April 23-24
Several Lake Okeechobee Boat Locks are temporarily closed April 15
Navigating through Central & Southern Florida’s interconnected waterways

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Veterans
Local veterans will be taking Honor Flight in May.

Local veterans to take Honor Flight in May

Veterans from Okeechobee and Glades Counties will soon be taking off on an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington D.C....

Marine Corps Heritage Foundation announces commemorative coins & upcoming programs

The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation and the U.S. Mint kicked off the Marine Corps 250th Anniversary

Eastern Region Virtual Career Fair for Veterans will be held Feb. 25

DAV & RecruitMilitary will break down barriers for veteran employment at the Eastern Region Virtual Career Fair for Veterans...

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Agriculture
For the past 81 years, faculty and staff at the University of Florida Range Cattle Research and Education Center...
Aspiring vanilla growers and seasoned agriculturalists in Florida, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands are invited...
As we head into the heart of Florida blueberry harvest season – March through May -- growers are shipping...
Florida 4-H Broward County delivered a groundbreaking pilot project where local students didn’t just learn about native plants...
Lipman Family Farms wanted to mitigate flood risk associated with heavy rain on their 2,000-acre farm in Naples.

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Government

USPS to celebrate 250th anniversaries of Army, Navy, and Marine Corps with commemorative stamps

The U.S. Postal Service to proudly unveil three individual commemorative stamps honoring the 250th anniversaries

Final countdown: REAL ID deadline nears

In four weeks, your driver’s license may not be an acceptable form of identification for boarding a domestic flight

Tax prep tips: Navigate tax season with confidence

While not exactly a season of celebration, filing your federal taxes with the IRS doesn’t have to be overwhelming.

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Sports
The Lady Terriers honored Preslynn Baker on Senior Night. [Photo courtesy Moore Haven Athletics]

Moore Haven softball team celebrates Senior Night

The Moore Haven Lady Terrier varsity softball team celebrated their senior night on April 16.  

Tell us about your personal best – it doesn’t have to be a TrophyCatch!

If you’ve ever caught a bass, you have a personal best – regardless of size. TrophyCatch wants to hear about yours!
The Lady Terriers avenged an early season loss against Vero Beach this week. [Photo courtesy Moore Haven Athletics]

Lady Terriers now 9-5 ahead of district rematch against Glades Day 

The Moore Haven Lady Terriers softball team has a 9-5 record headed into their rematch against district foe the Glades Day Lady Gators on April 16.  

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Traffic & Road Work
This study has re-evaluated the previous PD&E Study’s improvements to traffic operations, access, and mobility along SR 29...
Road Watch report for Glades County for the week of Sunday, April 20. Motorists are reminded...
Change the date) Road Watch report for Glades County for the week of Sunday, April 13. Motorists are reminded...

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Health
The Florida Department of Health is warning residents to vaccinate their pets and avoid contact with wild and stray animals.
When my son was born with Down syndrome, I learned quickly that the smallest details of medical care...
Spring into health this season by refreshing your well-being routine and building healthier habits for the rest of the year.

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Business
Join the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) for upcoming public meetings in the next three weeks.
A meeting of the Gopher Tortoise Technical Assistance Group will be held virtually on Friday, April 25...
Florida gas prices declined 11 cents last week. The state average was $3.00 per gallon on Sunday.
Florida gas prices are moving lower again. The state average rose 2 cents early last week, then dropped 10 cents in the past four days.

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Opinion
AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor answers questions about Social Security.
News outlets obsess over shocking, high-profile crimes -- from murders to violent carjackings.
Americans are getting fed up with their government. Why not remove some  useless government-provided “stuff”  from our lives.
Florida TaxWatch undertakes this independent research project to better understand the impacts of...

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Wildlife & Environment
A new University of Florida study tracking more than 5 million trees over nearly three decades reveals
Range maps for diamondback terrapins – a type of vulnerable aquatic turtle species...
While the month of April might be best known for “showers that bring May flowers” and tax filing deadlines...
Join 1000 Friends of Florida this Thursday, April 17 at noon, Eastern, for a facilitated conversation on Building Bridges...

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State News

As immigrant arrests surge, complaints of abuse mount at America's oldest detention center in Miami

As President Donald Trump seeks to make good on his campaign pledge of mass arrests and removals of migrants, the U.S. immigration detention system is being overrun with prisoners. The overcrowding …

As immigrant arrests surge, complaints of abuse mount at America's oldest detention center in Miami

As President Donald J. Trump seeks to make good on his campaign pledge of mass arrests and removals of migrants, the U.S. immigration detention system is being overrun with prisoners. The …

South Florida deputies respond to reports of a shooting at a warehouse area

South Florida deputies have responded to reports of a shooting at a warehouse area. News footage from Thursday afternoon shows dozens of Miami-Dade County sheriff's deputies surrounding a used car …

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Nation & World

AP News Summary at 2:07 a.m. EDT

Trump and Zelenskyy among dignitaries converging on Rome for funeral of Pope Francis VATICAN CITY (AP) — Heads of state and royalty will begin converging on Rome for Pope Francis’ funeral in …

Negotiations between Iran and the US over Tehran's nuclear program return to secluded Oman

Negotiations between Iran and the United States over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program will return Saturday to the secluded sultanate of Oman. Experts on both sides will start hammering …

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