Boaters navigating to and from Lake Okeechobee should be advised that multiple navigational locks on Lake Okeechobee's north shore will temporarily close at the end of their operating hours tomorrow, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. As the lake continues to recede, these locks are closing for safety purposes.
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Today, the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) rescinded the Water Shortage Warning that was issued on Feb. 5, 2026, for Glades County and portions of Highlands County.
Read the rescission of the Water Shortage Warning SFWMD 2026-042.
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Our trash just might be your treasure!
DID YOU KNOW: The South Florida Water Management District sells its surplus items through online auction.
WHAT ARE SURPLUS ITEMS: The District uses many types of professional items and equipment to carry out its public service mission. Once these items have served their useful life and they are no longer needed by the District, they are offered for sale to the public.
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SOUTH BAY, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis joined the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to announce that all federally funded contracts for the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) Reservoir have been fully executed, marking a major step forward in accelerating one of the most critical components of Everglades Restoration.