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Coronavirus Updates

- Sign up online or call to get in line for COVID-19 vaccine
  
  Sign up at myvaccine.fl.gov or call 866-201-1060 to get on the waitlist.
- COVID-19 vaccinations in Florida delayed by winter storms in other states
  
  Flights canceled due to winter storms have delayed vaccine deliveries to Florida.
- West Palm Beach VA Medical Center hosting a walk-in COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic for eligible veterans
  
  On Tuesday, Feb. 16 through Friday, Feb. 19 the West Palm Beach VA Medical Center will be hosting a walk-in COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic for Veterans …

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Human Interest

Florida Forest Service launches “Be Wildfire Ready” campaign to educate Panhandle residents

On Feb. 25, the Florida Forest Service announced the launch of a wildfire prevention initiative aimed at educating residents

Florida’s Historic Capitol is turned purple to promote Alzheimer’s Awareness at the 2020 Alzheimer’s Rally in Tally.

Alzheimer’s advocates to gather virtually for annual ‘Rally in Tally’

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, however, this year’s Alzheimer’s “Rally in Tally” – March 9-11 – will be in a virtual format

FWC approves rule changes to help protect Florida from 16 high-risk invasive reptiles

FWC approves staff recommendations to create new rules to address the importation, breeding and possession of high-risk invasive reptiles.

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Lake Okeechobee

Lake Okeechobee holding stable around 15.4 feet

Lake coalition meets Friday

Lake O flows adjusted to support sediment study

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Community News

Free electronic filing options for military members and their families

Active duty military personnel have multiple options for free federal tax preparation

Highlands County Heritage Festival planned at Lockett Estate

BASSINGER -- The historic Edna Pearce Lockett Estate will be the site for the 2021 Highlands County Heritage Festival.

Red Cross offers free virtual preparedness classes for older adults, children and their families

The South Florida Red Cross launched its ‘Be Red Cross Ready’ preparedness classes virtually.

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Schools

Florida soars on Advanced Placement performance

Florida vaulted to #2 in the nation for successful Advanced Placement (AP) performance, with 34.2% of the graduating class of 2020 scoring a 3 or higher...

Virtual series to educate on septic, well water systems

The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences will host a webinar series about wells and septic

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Government

People should be on the lookout for identity theft involving unemployment benefits

The IRS urges taxpayers whose identities may have been used by thieves to steal unemployment benefits to file a tax return In 2020, millions of …

Indiantown renames Magnolia Street as E. Thelma Waters Street

On Thursday, Jan. 28, the Village of Indiantown council approved a resolution to take all steps necessary to rename Magnolia Street as E. Thelma Waters Street...

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Health

Inspiring Okeechobee: Linda Hazellief is a jack of all trades

We know her now as a One Blood recruiter, but Linda Hazellief has had many unusual occupations.

Tobacco Free Florida has free help smokers need to stick to New Year’s resolution to quit smoking

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Agriculture

UF/IFAS indigo field trials yield success as synthetic dyes lose appeal

Synthetic dyes are taking a back seat as consumers and manufacturers are driving increased demand for natural dyes

Hen Molting: What To Egg-spect

Molting is the annual process through which hens cease to lay eggs and, divert their energy toward replacing their feathers.

USDA announces signup for Conservation Stewardship Program

Through CSP, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service helps agricultural producers and forest landowners earn payments for expanding conservation...

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Opinion

Social Security Matters

National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation Russell Gloor answers questions about Social Security.

Social Security Matters

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Weather

Eta was rare November surprise for South & SW Florida and the Keys

Now that the water has receded and the cleanup is underway, let’s take a closer look at Eta’s track as well as how rare of an event...

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Government

Join SFWMD for upcoming public meetings via Zoom

West Palm Beach VA to host Virtual Enrollment Panel for veterans Jan. 27

Indiantown Officials seeks public input to plan and design future Village Hall

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Nation & World

UN Human Rights Office says 18 killed in Myanmar crackdown

YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — Security forces in Myanmar opened fire and made mass arrests Sunday as they sought to break up protests against the military’s seizure of power, and a U.N. human rights …

Purim celebrations threaten fresh virus outbreak in Israel

JERUSALEM (AP) — Mass gatherings took place in Jerusalem on Sunday as Israelis celebrated the Jewish holiday of Purim in violation of coronavirus restrictions. Authorities had been concerned …

Nigerian families await news of 300 kidnapped schoolgirls

JANGEBE, Nigeria (AP) — Families in Nigeria waited anxiously for news of their abducted daughters after more than 300 schoolgirls were kidnapped by gunmen from a government school in the country's …

Israel approves plan to vaccinate West Bank laborers

Israel on Sunday announced plans to vaccinate tens of thousands of Palestinians who work inside Israel and its West Bank settlements, at a time of vast disparities in access to vaccines between the …

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State

Corps might consider removing most expensive piece of Lake Okeechobee Watershed Restoration Project

UF scientists look to space to help ranchers on earth

Round-the-clock construction to start on cutoff wall near Lakeport on Monday