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By Glades County News staff

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By Glades County News staff

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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 government services in the stat...

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By Glades County News staff

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By Glades County News staff

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By Glades County News staff

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By Glades County News staff

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By Glades County News staff

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By Glades County News staff

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By Glades County News staff

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By Glades County News staff

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By Glades County News staff

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After months of negotiations and an extended special session, Florida lawmakers reached a late-night agreement on a nearly $115 billion state budget that includes major funding tied directly to issues affecting Glades Co...

","url":"https://gladescountynews.com/news/f/glades-schools-funding-included-in-florida-budget-deal","title":"Glades schools' funding included in Florida budget deal ","summary":"After months of negotiations and an extended special session, Florida lawmakers reached a late-night agreement on a nearly $115 billion state budget that includes major funding tied directly to issues affecting Glades Co...","date_modified":"2026-05-25T22:27:48Z"},{"id":"https://gladescountynews.com/news/f/drivers-in-glades-county-paying-most-for-gas-in-florida","html_content":"

Drivers in Glades County are paying the highest gas prices in Florida as fuel costs across the state remain elevated heading into the busy Memorial Day travel weekend.

","url":"https://gladescountynews.com/news/f/drivers-in-glades-county-paying-most-for-gas-in-florida","title":"Drivers in Glades County paying most for gas in Florida","summary":"Drivers in Glades County are paying the highest gas prices in Florida as fuel costs across the state remain elevated heading into the busy Memorial Day travel weekend.","date_modified":"2026-05-24T21:19:52Z"},{"id":"https://gladescountynews.com/news/f/denise-whitehead-selected-as-okeechobee-city-administrator","html_content":"

The Okeechobee City Council has selected Denise Whitehead to become the next city administrator, choosing a longtime local government leader with ties across both Okeechobee and neighboring Glades County to replace retir...

","url":"https://gladescountynews.com/news/f/denise-whitehead-selected-as-okeechobee-city-administrator","title":"Denise Whitehead selected as Okeechobee city administrator","summary":"The Okeechobee City Council has selected Denise Whitehead to become the next city administrator, choosing a longtime local government leader with ties across both Okeechobee and neighboring Glades County to replace retir...","date_modified":"2026-05-20T17:38:09Z"},{"id":"https://gladescountynews.com/news/f/darren-soto-gets-national-democratic-support-after-redistricting","html_content":"

The national campaign arm for House Democrats is putting new resources behind U.S. Rep. Darren Soto as the Central Florida Democrat prepares for what political analysts say could be one of the toughest reelection fights ...

","url":"https://gladescountynews.com/news/f/darren-soto-gets-national-democratic-support-after-redistricting","title":"Darren Soto gets national Democratic support after redistricting","summary":"The national campaign arm for House Democrats is putting new resources behind U.S. Rep. Darren Soto as the Central Florida Democrat prepares for what political analysts say could be one of the toughest reelection fights ...","date_modified":"2026-05-20T14:22:16Z"},{"id":"https://gladescountynews.com/news/f/glades-board-advances-big-lake-wastewater-facility-approval","html_content":"

The Glades County Board of County Commissioners voted 5-0 last Tuesday to approve a private wastewater treatment facility for the proposed Big Lake development, moving forward one of the largest planned housing projects ...

","url":"https://gladescountynews.com/news/f/glades-board-advances-big-lake-wastewater-facility-approval","title":"Glades board advances Big Lake development ","summary":"The Glades County Board of County Commissioners voted 5-0 last Tuesday to approve a private wastewater treatment facility for the proposed Big Lake development, moving forward one of the largest planned housing projects ...","date_modified":"2026-05-18T20:04:00Z"},{"id":"https://gladescountynews.com/news/f/moore-haven-seniors-honored-for-academic-and-career-achievements","html_content":"

The Glades County Board of County Commissioners honored dozens of Moore Haven Middle-High School seniors during its monthly meeting for earning college degrees, academic honors and career certifications before graduation...

","url":"https://gladescountynews.com/news/f/moore-haven-seniors-honored-for-academic-and-career-achievements","title":"Moore Haven seniors honored for academic and career achievements ","summary":"The Glades County Board of County Commissioners honored dozens of Moore Haven Middle-High School seniors during its monthly meeting for earning college degrees, academic honors and career certifications before graduation...","date_modified":"2026-05-18T19:43:51Z"},{"id":"https://gladescountynews.com/news/f/okeechobee-to-hold-public-hearing-on-garbage-fee-assessments","html_content":"

Residents in the City of Okeechobee will have a chance next month to weigh in on proposed solid waste collection assessments for the upcoming fiscal year.

","url":"https://gladescountynews.com/news/f/okeechobee-to-hold-public-hearing-on-garbage-fee-assessments","title":"Okeechobee to hold public hearing on garbage fee assessments","summary":"Residents in the City of Okeechobee will have a chance next month to weigh in on proposed solid waste collection assessments for the upcoming fiscal year.","date_modified":"2026-05-15T16:32:15Z"},{"id":"https://gladescountynews.com/news/f/okeechobee-student-earns-recognition-in-congressional-art-contest","html_content":"

An Okeechobee freshman is getting recognition for her artistic talent after placing third in a congressional art competition featuring students from across Florida’s 18th Congressional District.

","url":"https://gladescountynews.com/news/f/okeechobee-student-earns-recognition-in-congressional-art-contest","title":"Okeechobee student earns recognition in Congressional art contest","summary":"An Okeechobee freshman is getting recognition for her artistic talent after placing third in a congressional art competition featuring students from across Florida’s 18th Congressional District.","date_modified":"2026-05-15T16:25:28Z"},{"id":"https://gladescountynews.com/news/f/florida-leaders-renew-push-to-cut-property-taxes","html_content":"

As housing costs continue rising across Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to push lawmakers to revisit property tax relief proposals that could lower — or eventually eliminate — taxes on homesteaded properties.

","url":"https://gladescountynews.com/news/f/florida-leaders-renew-push-to-cut-property-taxes","title":"Florida leaders renew push to cut property taxes ","summary":"As housing costs continue rising across Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to push lawmakers to revisit property tax relief proposals that could lower — or eventually eliminate — taxes on homesteaded properties.","date_modified":"2026-05-15T16:22:46Z"},{"id":"https://gladescountynews.com/news/f/florida-opens-applications-for-annual-alligator-hunt","html_content":"

Florida residents can now apply for permits for the state’s annual alligator hunt, with applications open through May 18, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

","url":"https://gladescountynews.com/news/f/florida-opens-applications-for-annual-alligator-hunt","title":"Florida opens applications for annual alligator Hunt","summary":"Florida residents can now apply for permits for the state’s annual alligator hunt, with applications open through May 18, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.","date_modified":"2026-05-13T18:31:35Z"},{"id":"https://gladescountynews.com/news/f/health-officials-warn-of-blue-green-algae-in-lake-okeechobee","html_content":"

Health officials are warning residents and visitors to use caution around Lake Okeechobee after blue-green algae was detected in the lake earlier this month.

","url":"https://gladescountynews.com/news/f/health-officials-warn-of-blue-green-algae-in-lake-okeechobee","title":"Health officials warn of blue-green algae in Lake Okeechobee","summary":"Health officials are warning residents and visitors to use caution around Lake Okeechobee after blue-green algae was detected in the lake earlier this month.","date_modified":"2026-05-10T21:45:13Z"},{"id":"https://gladescountynews.com/news/f/report-vehicle-damage-linked-to-circle-k-fuel","html_content":"

A report from WINK News says drivers across Southwest Florida are reporting vehicle problems and expensive repair bills after several Circle K gas stations allegedly sold contaminated fuel.

","url":"https://gladescountynews.com/news/f/report-vehicle-damage-linked-to-circle-k-fuel","title":"Report: Vehicle damage linked to Circle K fuel","summary":"A report from WINK News says drivers across Southwest Florida are reporting vehicle problems and expensive repair bills after several Circle K gas stations allegedly sold contaminated fuel.","date_modified":"2026-05-08T21:23:21Z"},{"id":"https://gladescountynews.com/news/f/habitat-for-humanity-to-break-ground-on-okeechobee-county-home","html_content":"

Habitat for Humanity St. Lucie & Okeechobee will celebrate a major milestone on Tuesday, May 14, at 10 a.m., with its first groundbreaking ceremony in Okeechobee County since expanding its service area.

","url":"https://gladescountynews.com/news/f/habitat-for-humanity-to-break-ground-on-okeechobee-county-home","title":"Habitat for Humanity to break ground on Okeechobee County home","summary":"Habitat for Humanity St. Lucie & Okeechobee will celebrate a major milestone on Tuesday, May 14, at 10 a.m., with its first groundbreaking ceremony in Okeechobee County since expanding its service area.","date_modified":"2026-05-08T14:21:35Z"},{"id":"https://gladescountynews.com/news/f/moore-haven%E2%80%99s-sa%E2%80%99nyree-myers-earns-national-all-american-honor","html_content":"

A Moore Haven High School basketball star is bringing national attention to Glades County after earning one of the highest honors in high school sports.

","url":"https://gladescountynews.com/news/f/moore-haven%E2%80%99s-sa%E2%80%99nyree-myers-earns-national-all-american-honor","title":"Moore Haven’s Sa’Nyree Myers earns national All-American honor","summary":"A Moore Haven High School basketball star is bringing national attention to Glades County after earning one of the highest honors in high school sports.","date_modified":"2026-05-06T15:14:21Z"},{"id":"https://gladescountynews.com/news/f/glades-moved-to-new-district-under-the-florida-map-overhaul","html_content":"

Glades County will see a major shift in its representation in Washington after Ron DeSantis signed a new congressional map into law this week, redrawing most of Florida’s U.S. House districts.

","url":"https://gladescountynews.com/news/f/glades-moved-to-new-district-under-the-florida-map-overhaul","title":"Glades moved to new district under the Florida map overhaul","summary":"Glades County will see a major shift in its representation in Washington after Ron DeSantis signed a new congressional map into law this week, redrawing most of Florida’s U.S. House districts.","date_modified":"2026-05-05T15:20:22Z"},{"id":"https://gladescountynews.com/news/f/highlands-schools-warn-of-financial-crisis-as-health-costs-surge","html_content":"

A stark financial warning from the Highlands County School District — just north of Glades County — is offering a closer look at the growing pressures facing rural public schools across Florida.

","url":"https://gladescountynews.com/news/f/highlands-schools-warn-of-financial-crisis-as-health-costs-surge","title":"Highlands schools warn of financial crisis as health costs surge","summary":"A stark financial warning from the Highlands County School District — just north of Glades County — is offering a closer look at the growing pressures facing rural public schools across Florida.","date_modified":"2026-05-05T15:09:09Z"},{"id":"https://gladescountynews.com/news/f/forecasters-predict-a-milder-hurricane-season-but-risks-remain","html_content":"

The 2026 hurricane season may not be as busy as recent years, but local officials say that doesn’t mean residents should let their guard down.

","url":"https://gladescountynews.com/news/f/forecasters-predict-a-milder-hurricane-season-but-risks-remain","title":"Forecasters predict a milder hurricane season, but risks remain","summary":"The 2026 hurricane season may not be as busy as recent years, but local officials say that doesn’t mean residents should let their guard down.","date_modified":"2026-05-04T00:38:20Z"},{"id":"https://gladescountynews.com/news/f/okeechobee-city-hall-upgrades-underway","html_content":"

IWork is now underway to upgrade City Hall and the Public Safety Building, marking the first major exterior improvements to the facilities in decades.

","url":"https://gladescountynews.com/news/f/okeechobee-city-hall-upgrades-underway","title":"Okeechobee City Hall upgrades underway","summary":"IWork is now underway to upgrade City Hall and the Public Safety Building, marking the first major exterior improvements to the facilities in decades.","date_modified":"2026-05-03T14:18:35Z"},{"id":"https://gladescountynews.com/news/f/sr-78-construction-updates-what-drivers-need-to-know","html_content":"

The Florida Department of Transportation is advising drivers to expect delays along State Road 78 as work continues this week.

","url":"https://gladescountynews.com/news/f/sr-78-construction-updates-what-drivers-need-to-know","title":"Work continues on S.R. 78, drivers urged to slow down","summary":"The Florida Department of Transportation is advising drivers to expect delays along State Road 78 as work continues this week.","date_modified":"2026-05-03T13:55:23Z"},{"id":"https://gladescountynews.com/news/f/glades-county-voters-to-decide-on-changing-election-system","html_content":"

The Glades County Board of County Commissioners has unanimously agreed to let voters decide whether to change how county commissioners are elected — a move that could reshape local politics.

","url":"https://gladescountynews.com/news/f/glades-county-voters-to-decide-on-changing-election-system","title":"Glades County voters to decide on changing election system","summary":"The Glades County Board of County Commissioners has unanimously agreed to let voters decide whether to change how county commissioners are elected — a move that could reshape local politics.","date_modified":"2026-05-03T13:50:09Z"},{"id":"https://gladescountynews.com/news/f/florida-lawmakers-approve-new-congressional-map","html_content":"

A new congressional district map proposed by Ron DeSantis cleared both chambers of the Florida Legislature on Wednesday, moving one step closer to becoming law and potentially reshaping the state’s political landscape ah...

","url":"https://gladescountynews.com/news/f/florida-lawmakers-approve-new-congressional-map","title":"Florida lawmakers approve new congressional map ","summary":"A new congressional district map proposed by Ron DeSantis cleared both chambers of the Florida Legislature on Wednesday, moving one step closer to becoming law and potentially reshaping the state’s political landscape ah...","date_modified":"2026-04-30T15:59:21Z"},{"id":"https://gladescountynews.com/news/f/fema-approves-97-million-for-florida-hurricane-recovery-projects","html_content":"

Federal officials have approved nearly $97 million in disaster recovery funding for Florida, with much of the money aimed at helping communities rebuild after recent hurricanes and severe storms.

","url":"https://gladescountynews.com/news/f/fema-approves-97-million-for-florida-hurricane-recovery-projects","title":"FEMA approves $97 million for Florida hurricane recovery projects","summary":"Federal officials have approved nearly $97 million in disaster recovery funding for Florida, with much of the money aimed at helping communities rebuild after recent hurricanes and severe storms.","date_modified":"2026-04-28T19:39:44Z"},{"id":"https://gladescountynews.com/news/f/glades-board-discusses-zoning-school-funding-and-election-change","html_content":"

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.

","url":"https://gladescountynews.com/news/f/glades-board-discusses-zoning-school-funding-and-election-change","title":"Glades Board discusses zoning, school funding and election change","summary":"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.","date_modified":"2026-04-28T19:07:35Z"}]}