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STAs are critical to cleaning water flowing to the Everglades

Stormwater Treatment Areas (STAs) are constructed wetlands designed for the final cleaning of stormwater flowing into the Everglades …

More rain means Lake O stays high

The “dry” season continues to bring above average rainfall, which means Lake Okeechobee...

New STA cleans water from Lake Okeechobee

Water from Lake Okeechobee flowed into the first cell of the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) Reservoir Stormwater Treatment Area ...

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Community

South Bay and Belle Glade join together for Inaugural Community in the Park event

April 14 was a beautiful day to bring the community of South Bay and Belle Glade together...

Torry Island BBQ Showdown raises $61,000 for Glades Historical Society

H E Hill Foundation, Inc.'s BBQ competition event in Belle Glade raised $61,000 for Glades Historical Society in March.

USPS And USPIS continue nationwide campaign to combat postal crime

The U.S Postal Service (USPS) and U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) announced an update...

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Lake Okeechobee

Pahokee Marina algal bloom toxin level unsafe for human contact

FGCU to study Lake Okeechobee water issues

USACE seeks multi-year deviation to allow more water to flow under Tamiami Trail

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Human Interest

Hocus Pocus Halloween Fun - Kids Costume Photos

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

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Opinion

April 9 Pahokee City Commission Meeting was the beginning of #PahokeeRising

The City of Pahokee Commission Meeting of Tuesday, April 9, saw two new City Commissioners sworn in.

Can I claim Social Security and still work?

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

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Police & Fire

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...

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...

Palm Beach County Arrest Report for the Glades area

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

FWC Report

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Division of Law Enforcement Weekly Report...

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Schools

Glades Day School launches state-of-the-art STEAM Lab

The newly introduced STEAM Lab signifies Glades Day School’s commitment to fostering exploration...

Glades Day students learn about ancient Egypt

Just about everyone remembers how much they loved learning about ancient Egypt, and at Glades Day School...

PPE celebrates Autism Awareness

Students and staff at Pioneer Park Elementary School wore blue on Tuesday, April 2, to celebrate Autism Awareness Day.

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Sports

FWC is accepting applications for the annual School Fishing Club Program grant

To apply for the grant and register for the School Fishing Club program, interested club sponsors...

FWC reminds spring breakers to rent boats from a permitted livery

Recent changes to livery regulations and new topics and requirements for boating safety education...

FWC’s Catch a Florida Memory program announces the 2024 Triple Threat Throwdown

One lucky angler will be randomly drawn to win a top-of-the-line Kayak Fishing Bundle valued at over $4,500.

Recreational harvest of snook for most of Florida’s east coast will open Feb. 1

The recreational harvest of snook in the Northeast, Indian River Lagoon and Southeast management...

Glades Day Lady Gators soccer goes on seven game win streak

The Glades Day Lady Gators varsity soccer team has a 10-3-2 record headed into the final game of the regular season.

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Government

McPherson, Cowan-Williams win seats on Pahokee City Commission

Pahokee city voters chose two new city commissioners April 2 in the Municipal Election Runoff.

Pahokee, Belle Glade and South Bay voters choose city commissioners

Belle Glade, Pahokee and South Bay voters cast their ballots in city commission races on March 19.

McPherson seeks seat on Pahokee City Commission

The City of Pahokee General Election (nonpartisan) will be held on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 ...

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Business

Florida gas prices rose 10 cents last week

Florida gas prices sprung higher last week. The state average rose 10 cents, setting a new 2024 high...

Florida gas prices inch lower after rising 15 cents

Florida gas prices are inching lower after reaching a new 2024 high of $3.46 per gallon...

AAA: Florida gas prices drift lower after setting a new 2024 high

Florida gas prices moved higher last week, but evened out by the weekend.

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Veterans

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...

Welcome veterans home at PBIA September 16

At 8:20 p.m., the veterans, their volunteer guardians, and volunteer staff will be returning from a full day of being honored and celebrated in Washington, D.C. ...

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Health

Ten questions to ask after being diagnosed with cancer

So many thoughts and questions run through your mind after doctors confirm a cancer diagnosis.

DCF launches first-of-its-kind Baker Act data dashboard

Department of Children and Families (Department) Secretary Shevaun Harris...

Alzheimer Association announces virtual Caregiver Support Group meetings

Alzheimer Association will hold a virtual Caregiver Support Group on the second Wednesday of every month....

American Parkinson Disease Association to celebrate the power of a supportive community

April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month and the American Parkinson Disease...

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Traffic & Road Work

AAA Activates ‘Tow to Go’ for St. Patrick’s Day

AAA is activating ‘Tow to Go’ for the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day weekend...

Florida Sheriffs Association and State Farm commit to improving teen driving

According to the Center for Disease Control, teens are involved in three times as many fatality...

The quiet killer stalking our roads – drowsy driving

With Daylight Saving Time approaching (Sunday, March, 10 at 2 a.m.), the darker mornings...

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Entertainment

Black Gold Jubilee 2024 is almost here!

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Agriculture

Mature avocado trees at the Tropical Research and Education Center (TREC) in Homestead, Florida.

UF/IFAS multi-state survey seeks to find out more about avocado disease management

There is no shortage of consumer appetite for avocados. Frequently incorporated into starters and desserts, demand for avocados...

Compost has many uses that go beyond serving as homeowner potting mix and topsoil for gardens.

Policy makers, others invited to UF/IFAS Compost Consortium on March 27

Federal agencies are investing millions of dollars to support innovative compost plans...

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Wildlife & Environment

USACE hosts bi-annual informational meeting on all phases of the CEPP

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District (USACE), will host a virtual bi-annual informational meeting Wednesday, May 1...

Partial eclipse to be visible from Florida on April 8

A solar eclipse will be visible in the United States on Monday, April 8. In Florida, it will be a partial...

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Belle Glade local named to the Dean’s List

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Arys Gil Henriquez of Belle Glade has been named to the spring 2023 Dean’s List at Rockford...

Calling all drivers and dog lovers to help fearless K-9s

Friday, June 23, 2023

K9s United, a Florida-based nonprofit, is dedicated to providing essential equipment for canine crime fighters...

State funding approved for Belle Glade, Pahokee and South Bay projects

Friday, June 23, 2023

Improvements to the King Memorial Park in Pahokee and pedestrian bridge replacement in Belle Glade are among the projects funded ...

National and World

- Nurses fight conspiracy theories along with coronavirus
  
  Los Angeles emergency room nurse Sandra Younan spent the last year juggling long hours as she watched many patients struggle with the …

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State News

Florida Supreme Court rules on abortion case

On Monday, April 1, the Florida Supreme Court presented two rulings on abortion upholding a ban that protects the lives of...

FWC Division of Law Enforcement achieves highest level of accreditation

President Biden approves Major Disaster Declaration for Florida

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HURRICANE NEWS

- It’s not luck! Don’t leave disaster preparedness to chance
  
  As Spring approaches, so do hurricane and wildfire seasons, along with an increased threat...
- AAA tips to help residents prepare for Tropical Storm Idalia
  
  As Tropical Storm Idalia churns toward Florida, insurance experts at AAA...
- UF/IFAS gives advice on building a hurricane supply kit
  
  Circumstances may require you to evacuate your home at a moment’s notice or hunker down...

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STAs are critical to cleaning water flowing to the Everglades

More rain means Lake O stays high

New STA cleans water from Lake Okeechobee

E-newspaper

FWC is accepting applications for the annual School Fishing Club Program grant

FWC reminds spring breakers to rent boats from a permitted livery

FWC’s Catch a Florida Memory program announces the 2024 Triple Threat Throwdown

Recreational harvest of snook for most of Florida’s east coast will open Feb. 1

Glades Day Lady Gators soccer goes on seven game win streak

McPherson, Cowan-Williams win seats on Pahokee City Commission

Pahokee, Belle Glade and South Bay voters choose city commissioners

McPherson seeks seat on Pahokee City Commission

50th Operation Homecoming at PBIA on April 6

Welcome veterans home at PBIA September 16

Ten questions to ask after being diagnosed with cancer

DCF launches first-of-its-kind Baker Act data dashboard

Alzheimer Association announces virtual Caregiver Support Group meetings

American Parkinson Disease Association to celebrate the power of a supportive community

Black Gold Jubilee 2024 is almost here!

“Ears” all you need to know about the 24th annual Sweet Corn Fiesta

Stars of Avatar sequel featured in art exhibit fundraiser

UF/IFAS multi-state survey seeks to find out more about avocado disease management

Policy makers, others invited to UF/IFAS Compost Consortium on March 27

USACE hosts bi-annual informational meeting on all phases of the CEPP

Partial eclipse to be visible from Florida on April 8

Belle Glade local named to the Dean’s List

Calling all drivers and dog lovers to help fearless K-9s

State funding approved for Belle Glade, Pahokee and South Bay projects

Nurses fight conspiracy theories along with coronavirus

It’s not luck! Don’t leave disaster preparedness to chance

AAA tips to help residents prepare for Tropical Storm Idalia

UF/IFAS gives advice on building a hurricane supply kit