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Highlands County Board of Commissioners issues burn ban amid drought conditions
HIGHLANDS COUNTY, Fla. — The Highlands County Board of County Commissioners approved a burn ban Wednesday due to drought conditions in the area, authorities said. The ban is a result of dry weather patterns over an extensive period and will take effect immediately, the Highlands County Sheriff's Office shared on Facebook. The ban will reportedly be in effect for thirty days through June 20 unless it's extended by the board.
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