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The circles indicate where ASR well clusters may be located. The circles are much larger than the actual footprint for the clusters. The ASRs can be built on land the state already owns.
Corps might consider removing most expensive piece of Lake Okeechobee Watershed Restoration Project
Could changes to the LOWRP cut costs and expedite the project while preserving most of the water storage capacity? more
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UF scientists look to space to help ranchers on earth
A University of Florida scientist is leading a project to develop a tool — based on data from satellites - that ranchers can use to improve their pasture and grazing management... more
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The Concrete Slurry Machine injects the grout into the prepared ground and mixes it with the soil.
Round-the-clock construction to start on cutoff wall near Lakeport on Monday
Lakeport residents will see lights on the dike at night starting Monday, Feb. 22 as round-the-clock construction gets underway more
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Cracker Trail Ride visits Edna Pearce Lockett Estate
The annual Florida Cracker Trail Ride visited the historic Edna Pearce Lockett Estate on the Kissimmee River. more
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Nancy Cantu graciously accepts the award for Hendry County School District’s Employee of the Year.
Hendry County School District’s employee of the year
HENDRY COUNTY - The Hendry County School District (HCSD) had many well deserved, hardworking, support staff more
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Pictured in the back row from left to right are: Sue Wild, Emylee Hull, and Naima Mailliard. Front row from left to right are: Jenny McClain, Kyla Miller, and Jackie Wilkins.
FCT presents “Beehive: The ‘60s Musical”
LABELLE — The Firehouse Theatre Inc. production, “Beehive: The ‘60s Musical”, is all about big voices with big hairdos. more
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ORTONA – The Ortona Lock, shown in this photo from 2018, is on the Caloosahatchee River.
Port Mayaca lock closure for electrical maintenance
There is a scheduled closure at Port Mayaca lock and dam. This closure is to support electrical maintenance being done on March 1. more
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The aircraft will be parked at the airport for a short period as part of the study to verify that Airglades Airport can help meet the future needs of the growing fleet of MD-80 Series aircraft.
Airglades Airport welcomes its first MD-80 series aircraft
World Atlantic Airlines successfully landed one of its McDonnell Douglas MD-83 aircraft as part of an Airport analysis study at Airglades Airport. more
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SFWMD Governing Board awards final contract to build wetland component of the EAA Reservoir project
WEST PALM BEACH -- The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) Governing Board has awarded the final contract needed to build the Stormwater Treatment Area (STA) component of the EAA … more
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Clewiston sophomore Uriel Paloblanco and Glades Day junior J.T. Ocanas battle for control of the ball during a corner kick.
Clewiston soccer hosts Senior Night
The Clewiston Tiger varsity soccer team hosted its Senior Night on Jan. 20 before their game against the Glades Day Gators. more
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Florida COVID-19 deaths at 24,274
Florida has documented 24,274 resident deaths and 383 non-resident related to COVID-19 as of Jan. 19... more
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Clewiston High School senior Oran Singleton was the brightest star at the Palm Beach County All-Star game on Jan. 16.
Singleton wins MVP at Palm Beach County All-Star game
Clewiston senior Oran Singleton Jr. was awarded Most Valuable Player at the Palm Beach County All-Star football game on Jan. 16. more
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Johon Dy’Quan Willingham
Man charged with shooting into two vehicles placing children’s lives at risk
On Thursday, Jan. 14, Hendry County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit arrested 20-year-old Johon Dy’Quan Willingham of Clewiston, on charges of attempted homicide. more
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Phil Summers, the new Principal of Clewiston High School, stands with a few of his students
Big changes announced at Hendry County Schools
Newly elected Superintendent of Schools Mike Swindle has made some big changes for Hendry County Schools. more
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The Tree Park is one of many ongoing beautification projects happening in the Harlem Community.
Harlem hosts MLK Day Service Project
Observed each year on the third Monday in January as “a day on, not a day off,” Martin Luther King Jr. Day (also called MLK Day) is the only... more
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LOXAHATCHEE — Baby Elias Valdez was born on Friday, Jan. 1, at 4:05 p.m. making him the first baby of 2021 for Palms West Hospital.
Palms West Hospital’s first baby of 2021 born to Clewiston mom
Palms West Hospital welcomed the first baby of 2021. Elias Valdez was born on Friday, Jan. 1 at 4:05 p.m. more
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Sour oranges (a feral citris hybrid) can occasionally be found growing in hammocks according to the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Services. The tree is native to southeast Asia but escaped cultivation in Florida.
Lakeport hosts Sour Orange Festival
The third Saturday in January brings the Lakeport Sour Orange Festival, sponsored by the Lakeport Community Association. more
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Hendry County Motorsports Park owner Ken Kinney stands with his daughter, Madison, as she prepares for a race.
Motorsports park celebrates dirt racing, with caution
CLEWISTON — After a long, tough year of dirt racing during a pandemic, Hendry County Motorsports Park will be holding their Awards Banquet and Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. To keep everyone … more
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A salad prepared by Sodexo/Hendry County Food Service team awaits pick-up.
Hendry students nourished at home and in school
As the pandemic continues to complicate lives, many parents have decided to continue to keep their students at home while they learn to navigate virtual classes. more
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The sharply dressed men and boys of the “Jits to Gents” photo shoot stand together in unity.
‘Jits to Gents’ Scholarship Fundraiser a success
With the goal of empowering young men and bringing the Hendry and surrounding communities together, Tony Perkins worked hard... more
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