Highlands, DeSoto schools announce closure due to heavy rain, flood concerns
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Due to rain, flooding and concerns regarding road conditions, schools in Highlands County will be closed on Nov. 3 and there will not be classes at South Florida State College (SFSC).
Due to rain, flooding and concerns regarding road conditions, schools in Highlands County will be closed on Nov. 3 and there will not be classes at South Florida State College (SFSC). DeSoto County will close its schools Tuesday and Wednesday.
Monday evening, the School Board of Highlands County issued a school closure notice for all public schools and the Highlands Virtual School, stating that "several roads and bridges across our area have become impassable, and multiple neighborhoods are currently experiencing power outages."
The DeSoto County School District also issued a notice Monday, saying that all public schools in the county, as well as district offices, will be closed on November 3 and 4.
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"The safety of our students, families, and employees remains our highest priority," DeSoto school officials said.
Beyond K-12 public schools, the SFSC said that on Nov. 3, the higher education institution won't have classes, saying it is "a result of road restrictions and the closure of our county school districts."
SFSC added that officials will decide Wednesday's status on Tuesday afternoon.
According to the 10 Weather team's forecast, unsettled weather will continue into Election Day on Tuesday, with scattered showers and a few thunderstorms possible, especially inland. Rain chances gradually decrease Wednesday and Thursday.