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HARDEE COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Hardee County Schools will be closed until further notice, according to a notice from district officials on Friday. The district initially closed schools on Tuesday ahead of Hurricane Ian’s landfall but extended the closures until Friday, Sept. 30. Sarasota County Schools to remain closed until further notice The district then […]

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