Florida property tax amendment could shift costs to renters, report finds
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…
100 years later, Glades County remembers the hurricane that devastated Moore Haven
One hundred years ago, a powerful hurricane swept across South Florida and sent a wall of water from Lake Okeechobee into Moore Haven, killing an estimated 300 people and leaving…
Republican Group delivers U.S. Constitutions to Glades County students
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…
High-speed internet expands to 2,800 Glades County homes and businesses
More than 2,800 homes and businesses in Glades County now have access to new high-speed internet service following the completion of a major broadband expansion project. Comcast announced that its…
Glades County records hottest August in history
Glades County just went through its hottest August on record, joining 11 other South Florida counties that broke long-standing heat records last month. The county recorded an average temperature of…
National Republicans boost Dan Green in race for Glades County congressional seat
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…
Gov. DeSantis orders Flock cameras off state highways
Gov. Ron DeSantis has ordered Flock license plate cameras removed from Florida state highways, but the cameras are not necessarily going away from all local roads. The Aug. 31 order…
St. Pete’s Flock camera fight moves from the streets to City Hall
The St. Petersburg City Council is set to take its first public look Thursday at the city’s use of Flock Safety license plate cameras, as concerns over privacy and police…
Glades County gets $316K to strengthen rural health care
Glades County will receive more than $316,000 in new state funding aimed at strengthening local emergency medical services and addressing health care shortages in rural communities. Gov. Ron DeSantis announced…
Commissioner Hattie Taylor wins reelection as Glades County voters decide local races
Glades County Commissioner Hattie Taylor won another term Tuesday, defeating two challengers in one of the county’s most competitive local races. Taylor received about 52% of the vote in the…