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Smoke advisory issued for parts of Broward County as wildfire burns near Lake Okeechobee
Read full article: Smoke advisory issued for parts of Broward County as wildfire burns near Lake OkeechobeeA smoky haze blanketed parts of Broward County on Thursday as winds carried smoke from a wildfire burning near Lake Okeechobee into South Florida, prompting concern among residents and visitors.
Hurricane Milton produces 2 tornados impacting Florida tribes’ territory, NWS survey reports
Read full article: Hurricane Milton produces 2 tornados impacting Florida tribes’ territory, NWS survey reportsThe National Weather Service released a survey Friday reporting that a Hurricane Milton-related tornado injured three people who took shelter in their homes on Wednesday in Glades County.
Concerns over Lake Okeechobee discharges underscore need for Everglades restoration
Read full article: Concerns over Lake Okeechobee discharges underscore need for Everglades restorationCommunities on both Florida coasts are bracing for impact as they monitor the billions of gallons of water being discharged by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from Lake Okeechobee since mid-February.
Temperatures expected to plunge as Arctic cold front hits South Florida ahead of Christmas
Read full article: Temperatures expected to plunge as Arctic cold front hits South Florida ahead of ChristmasAn Arctic Cold Front is on track to gift South Florida with a Christmas that may rank among the top 10 coldest for Miami.
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announces signing of environmental agreement
Read full article: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announces signing of environmental agreementAt a news conference in Wellington, Florida, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the signing of the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) Reservoir’s Project Partnership Agreement.

5 children taken to hospital after school bus crash on US Highway 27
Read full article: 5 children taken to hospital after school bus crash on US Highway 27A school bus was involved in a crash on U.S. Highway 27 in western Palm Beach County. PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. - A school bus was involved in a crash Thursday morning on U.S. Highway 27 in western Palm Beach County. The crash occurred about 8 a.m. on U.S. Highway 27 near Ritta Village Road, just south of Lake Okeechobee near the Hendry County line. Palm Beach County Fire Rescue said a tractor-trailer and pickup truck were also involved. All five children who were on the bus at the time of the crash were taken to a hospital.