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Florida PSC holds FPL rate case hearing on Sept. 20
The Florida Public Service Commission will hold a hearing at 9:30 a.m., on Monday, September 20, 2021, to consider Florida Power & Light Company’s (FPL) petition for a rate increase... more
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Modular housing manufacturing plant coming to Clewiston
A modular home-building company seeking to build a manufacturing plant in Clewiston is having problems finding housing for the employees it will need to build them. more
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CenturyLink cable damage during a pipe replacement
HENDRY COUNTY  -- There is an interruption in service by CenturyLink, now known as Lumen, for a portion of Montura Ranch Estates near Woodland Blvd. A CenturyLink cable was damaged by the … more
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Harbor Freight Tools to open new store in Clewiston on Aug. 14
Harbor Freight Tools, America’s go-to store for quality tools at the lowest prices, will officially open its new store in Clewiston more
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Survey finds 4 in 10 employers will fire workers who won’t return on-site
Research findings indicate that 4 out of 10 employers will fire workers who won’t return to the workplace full-time. Nearly 50% of the survey respondents... more
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Pioneer Bankcorp, Inc. holds annual meeting
Pioneer Bankcorp, Inc. (OTC Markets: PBKC) the holding company for First Bank, held their annual stockholders meeting on May 27, 2021. more
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Black-owned businesses encouraged to attend meeting
CLEWISTON- Close to half of Black small businesses have closed down in 2020, as the pandemic presented challenges to minority communities disproportionately more
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Harbor Freight Tools signs deal to open new location in Clewiston
Harbor Freight Tools, America’s go-to store for quality tools at the lowest prices, has announced that it will be opening a new store in Clewiston. more
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Amtrak 2035 expansion worth $195 billion to U.S. economy
The Rail Passengers Association applauded Amtrak’s Corridor Vision document released earlier May 28, which provides additional details on the railroad’s plan... more
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Sales tax holiday starts May 28
Consumers can purchase qualifying disaster preparedness supplies exempt from tax during the 2021 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday more
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Businesses have trouble finding workers: It's a job-seeker's market
OKEECHOBEE – Recently an Okeechobee resident posted a message on social media wondering which of the local businesses might be hiring more
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Andrew Jones and Doug Richardson stand outside Frost, PLLC.
Business Corner: Frost Accounting Services aims to give back to the community
“I will always appreciate and feel a deep sense of responsibility to give back to our community going forward.” more
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Owner of Aaction Power Equipment, Frank Pohill, enjoys working with his fantastic group of employees.
Business Corner: Aaction Power Equipment
LABELLE- Frank Pohill and Bebe Pohill are a local, husband and wife team who own Aaction Power Equipment. more
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SBA Disaster Recovery Q&A session Thursday
Was your small business affected by Covid-19? Are you looking for small business funding? more
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The Caloosa Kitchen is a microbakery based in Hendry County.
Micro-bakery earns micro-grant
CLEWISTON- Recently, Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida awarded a $1,000 micro business grant to Shannen Leahy, owner of The Caloosa Kitchen. more
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PSC grants CenturyLink ETC Status, helping bridge digital divide
This approval means CenturyLink—with its affiliate Embarq Florida, Inc.—is a step closer to obtaining federal funding to help bridge the digital divide in Florida. more
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Florida PSC approves change in FPL’s fuel charge
On April 1, the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) approved a fuel factor increase for Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) customers... more
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Delicious vegan pies made from scratch by microbaker, Ashley Lauren Davis, of Sassy Pies, sell out quickly.
Business Corner: Sassy Pies offers delicious plant-based treats
This new vegan micro bakery sold 60 slices and 30 bags of their locally famous crusties less than an hour. more
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PSC encourages consumers to find and fix leaks
Are you ready to chase down leaks? Household leaks can waste nearly 1 trillion gallons of water annually nationwide... more
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FPL ends coal-fired power generation in Florida
After the clock struck midnight on Dec. 31, Florida Power & Light Company formally closed its last coal-fired plant in Florida... more
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