Glades County has among the fewest confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Florida, however its numbers have spiked in recent days. According to state health department data, Glades has 13 confirmed cases, which is the seventh fewest of the state’s 67 counties, but six of those cases have come in the past
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Discussion to focus on COVID-19 impact on Native American communities
An online townhall discussion about the coronavirus's impact on Native American communities and Indigenous people in the U.S. will be held May 20 at 7 p.m. (ET). Scheduled guests for the Congressional Progressive Caucus Center tele-townhall include Congresswoman Deb Haaland (D-N.M.); Faith Spotted Eagle (Native Organizers Alliance, Brave Heart Society, Yankton
Las Vegas rights purchase paves way for potential Hard Rock enhancement
Hard Rock International logo. (PRNewsFoto/Hard Rock International) HOLLYWOOD – Hard Rock International, known globally for its hotel, gaming, entertainment and restaurant venues, has struck a deal that could increase its presence in Las Vegas. HRI announced May 13 that it has purchased all rights to the Hard Rock brand and related
Southeast Florida could see heavy rain, tropical-storm force wind gusts from disturbance
(NHC image) Southeast Florida, the Keys and the Bahamas could receive heavy rainfall and tropical-storm force wind gusts in the next day or two from a potential tropical or subtropical disturbance. Here's the National Hurricane Center Special Tropical Weather Outlook issued at 2:40 p.m. EDT on Thursday, May 14, 2020, discussing
Brush fires rage in Hendry, Collier counties
The scene at a brush fire in Collier County on May 13, 2020. (Collier County Sheriff's Office/Facebook) Emergency personnel in Hendry and Collier counties are battling separate, but fast-moving brush fires today (May 13). A brush fire has caused road closures in Hendry County. The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office posted on Facebook
Why COVID-19 is decimating some Native American communities
By Timothy M. Smith American Medical Association Native American populations face many of the same challenges as the larger U.S. population during the COVID-19 pandemic, including lack of ready access to testing and shortages of personal protective equipment. But the added burdens of chronic disease and persistent underfunding of American Indian health
Seminole Fire Rescue involved in wildfire battle
The Moon Fish Wildfire encompasses more than 27,000 acres in the Tamiami Trail region of the Everglades National Park and Big Cypress National Preserve. (Big Cypress National Preserve photo) Seminole Fire Rescue as well as personnel from federal, state and local agencies are involved with the battle against the so-called Moon
Dear Sally, What’s it like being an alligator during the coronavirus?
Sally the Alligator. (Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum photo) By Carrie DilleyAh-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum Visitor Services and Development Manager BIG CYPRESS — While the domesticated animals in our lives (particularly our dogs, maybe less so our cats) have enjoyed seeing us all day during these recent times, have you wondered how our free roaming friends have
Upcoming Indigenous performances online
Shelley Morningsong Marika Sila Here’s a look at some upcoming live shows online with Indigenous performances: May 8, 5 p.m. (ET): Marika Sila (Inuit) will appear on the National Arts Centre’s Canada Performs series. Sila is an actress, hoop dancer and fire performer originally from the Northwest Territories. Sila appeared in The Twilight
‘Ask a Native Physician’ available May 6
The Association of American Indian Physicians will hold an “Ask a Native Physician” COVID-19 town hall May 6 at 5 p.m. (ET). Call in to ask Native doctors questions about coronavirus. Call 888-218-0223. Passcode is 80223.