Local news coverage of Glades County, Florida
Glades County schools posted encouraging results in the Florida Department of Education’s 2026 school grades, with the district maintaining top marks. The Glades County School District earned an overall A…
Just days before Independence Day celebrations, the Glades County Board of County Commissioners voted to lift the countywide burn ban, allowing outdoor burning to resume while urging residents to remain…
The Glades County Board of County Commissioners recognized four members of Glades County Public Safety during its recent meeting, presenting Certificates of Recognition for their outstanding service and professionalism during…
Glades County School District has expanded its mobile meal distribution program to six locations throughout the county to increase access to free, nutritious meals for children this summer. The district’s…
Glades County residents will have their first opportunity Monday to weigh in on a proposal to reinstate impact fees for the first time in nearly two decades, an issue that…
Opposition is growing to a proposed RV resort planned for nearly 73 acres at the corner of Ortona Locks Road and Williams Road, with more than 100 residents signing a…
Voters in Glades County will have a new congressional representative next year, and the race to fill the seat is already drawing a crowded Republican field. Following Florida’s congressional redistricting…
As Florida voters prepare to decide the future of a sweeping property tax overhaul, Glades County Manager Paul Carlisle is warning that the proposal could have major consequences for local…
The Glades County Commission met Monday night at the courthouse, working through a full agenda that touched on development, funding and a possible change to how commissioners are elected. The…