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Highlands County Flooding Prompts Road and School Closures

More than 12 inches of rain flooded roads, closed schools and forced election officials to move a polling site, county officials said.

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Several inches of rain have fallen in Highlands County, prompting road closures and the cancellation of after-school activities.

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Highlands County deals with flooding aftermath; polling location moved

The county currently is under a local state of emergency following heavy rainfall.

·Saint Petersburg, United States
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Highlands, Hardee County schools closed Tuesday due to flooding

Schools in Highlands and Hardee counties will be closed Tuesday as heavy rainfall and flooding affect parts of Central Florida.

·Florida, United States
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Highlands, DeSoto schools announce closure due to heavy rain, flood concerns

No classes for Highlands County students on Tuesday. For DeSoto students, no classes on Tuesday and Wednesday.

·Washington, United States
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Highlands County flooding prompts road and school closures

Several inches of rain have fallen in Highlands County, prompting road closures and the cancellation of after-school activities.

·Tampa, United States
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WFLA-TV broke the news in Tampa, United States on Monday, November 2, 2026.
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