Dan Green narrowly leads in GOP primary for 9th District as Ben Butler wins Glades County
Dan Green held a narrow lead late Tuesday in the Republican primary for Florida’s 9th Congressional District, but the race remained too close to call. With nearly all votes counted,…
13% of Glades County voters cast ballots ahead of Tuesday primary
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…
Florida rewrites Amendment 3 ballot language after judge’s order
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has rewritten the ballot language for Amendment 3, the property tax proposal that Glades County officials warn could cut millions of dollars from the county…
Glades schools start year with better financial outlook
Glades County Schools are starting the new school year in a better financial position after months of budget problems and state oversight, Superintendent Dr. Alice Beth Barfield told WINK News.…
Florida judge orders rewrite of property tax amendment as Glades officials warn of cuts
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…
Early voting starts Saturday in Glades County. Here are the races to watch
Early voting begins Saturday in Glades County, giving voters their first chance to decide several local races and help choose the Republican and Democratic nominees for major statewide and congressional…
Residents voice concerns at heated debate over proposed Ortona RV resort
A proposal to build a large RV resort in rural Ortona is moving forward after the Glades County Planning and Zoning Board recommended a change to the county’s comprehensive plan…
Florida ticket wins $800 million Mega Millions jackpot
A lottery player in Florida is waking up a multi-millionaire after winning Tuesday night’s $800 million Mega Millions jackpot. The Florida Lottery announced that the only jackpot-winning ticket for the…
Glades schools superintendent named finalist for national award
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.…
Glades schools pull sales tax proposal after missing state audit deadline
Glades County voters will not decide on a proposed half-cent sales tax for public schools this November after the school district missed a state requirement needed to place the measure…