Local news coverage of Glades County, Florida
The proposed property tax cut on Florida’s November ballot could save homeowners money but potentially increase costs for renters, according to a new housing analysis released this week. Amendment 3…
The Republican Party of Okeechobee marked Constitution Day week by delivering copies of the U.S. Constitution to fifth-grade students in Glades and Okeechobee counties. The group hand-delivered on Tuesday 630…
National Republicans are putting more support behind Dan Green’s campaign for Congress, another sign that the party sees the district that includes Glades County as a strong opportunity to flip…
As many as 900 Glades County voters have already cast their ballots ahead of Tuesday’s primary election. According to the latest election data, 420 of the county’s 6,765 active eligible…
A Florida judge has ordered the state to rewrite the language voters will see for a property tax amendment on the November ballot, ruling that the current wording is biased…
Glades County School Superintendent Dr. Alice Barfield has been named one of three finalists for the 2026 National Superintendent of the Year Award, a national honor recognizing outstanding school leaders.…