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Archaeologists have proven that Ortona Indian Mound Park in Glades County is one of the most significant prehistoric sites in Florida, dating back to 400 A.D. Yet remaining evidence of the area’s ancient civilization is fading due to time and a lack of attention. What will it take for this site to be further protected?
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The annual Sugarcane Grinding Festival in Glades County continues to celebrate pioneer life while inadvertently protecting what remains of the land's indigenous heritage. Explore Ortona Indian Mound Park today and hear the community's hopes for honoring both the site’s ancient significance and preserving more recent agricultural history.
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Ortona Indian Mound Park in Glades County may be known for its annual Cane Grinding Festival, yet the legacy of the park’s land dates back to A.D. 400, revealing life of an advanced, ancient civilization.
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In episode two of “Forgotten Park," dive deep into the traditions rooted in Glades County's annual Cane Grinding Festival, and uncover the legacy of Larry R. Luckey and the surprising archaeological revelations tied to Ortona Indian Mound Park.
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A park in Glades County, Florida holds evidence of a crucial archaeological discovery that’s been remarkably preserved in an atypical way—an annual celebration of sugar cane grinding. 'Forgotten Park,' a WGCU radio series by Tara Calligan delves into the history of native and pioneer Glades County, Florida. Episode one takes us deep into the heart of Glades County.
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Voting Rights organizations held a press briefing today to help Florida voters prepare for the coming elections.
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The deadline to register to vote or change your party affiliation for the 2024 Presidential Preference Primary is Tuesday, February 20.
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The Glades County School District will receive a $100,473 grant through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Healthy Meals Incentives Initiative, one of only two such grants awarded in Florida.
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Sue B. Woodward, 68, of Texarkana, Arkansas, faces charges of one count each of grand theft and official misconduct, both felonies.
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All 67 counties in Florida will take part and complete a vulnerability assessment and be eligible for inclusion in future iterations of the Statewide Flooding and Sea Level Rise Resilience Plan, which proposes funding for the highest ranked resilience and adaptation projects across the state.