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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...
The Lake Placid Caladium Festival was held July 29-31, 2022,

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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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The Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office Uniformed Patrol and Narcotics Task Force...
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...

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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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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.

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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....

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Business
With the holiday shopping season in full swing, BBB Scam Tracker has gotten dozens of reports...

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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

A Country Christmas comes to the Wildstein Center at SFSC

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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

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

Gainesville and Panama city meetings will be reschuled.

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.

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Trump's Cabinet picks set off political chain reaction in Florida congressional races

The field of candidates has been set for two special elections in Florida to replace members of Congress nominated for positions in President-elect Donald Trump’s new administration. Two dozen …

DeSantis appointee says he won't help his elected replacement take office

Trump taps his attorney Alina Habba to serve as counselor to the president

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National and World
Thousands scour Syria's most horrific prison but find no sign of their loved ones

Tens of thousands came to Saydnaya Prison from all over Syria after the fall of former President Bashar Assad to search for their loved ones. The place so notorious for its horrors was long known as …

Mass evacuation of Philippine villages underway after a brief but major volcanic eruption

Takeaways from AP's report on Chinese gold mining threatening endangered protected site in Congo

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