Region Okeechobee County
1,000-acre fire spreads at Lake Okeechobee amid extreme drought conditions
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FORECAST: Extreme drought continues, rain possible later this weekend
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Presidents Day weekend brings deals on furniture, mattresses and home goods
Stores are advertising big markdowns for Presidents Day, especially on items for inside the home. But not all the deals are great.
'Backwards shopping': New strategy to cut your grocery bill
We're always looking for ways to save you money on groceries, and recently discovered a strategy called "backwards shopping" that could help cut costs significantly.
How to search for unclaimed funds that might belong to you
One in seven people have cash waiting to be claimed. But you will need proof of who you are to claim it, and one man discovered that is not always so simple.
Analysis shows Trump's tariffs cost US households an average of $1,000 last year
President Donald Trump's tariff policies cost each American household an average of $1,000 last year, and are set to cost those households an average of $1,300 through 2026, according to new analysis.

A long-stalled road project in Palm Beach County is gaining momentum after years of litigation, with construction potentially beginning in late 2027. The weathered sign announcing the future State Road 7 extension shows rust creeping up its sides, a testament to how long residents have been waiting for the project to move forward.
State Road 7 extension project moves closer to reality after decades of delays