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CLEWISTON -- On Feb. 16, representatives from Hendry Regional Medical Center enjoyed meeting Clewiston Middle School students at the school's Career Day. The HRMC team had the privilege of sharing our passion for healthcare and inspiring the next generation of medical professionals. [Photo courtesy HRMC]
Clewiston Middle School hosts Career Day
Sometimes all it takes is one conversation or one moment in time, to change the trajectory of your life! Today we had over 30 professionals from our community take time from their busy … more
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Migrant housing bills detrimental to county
Hendry County commissioners are frustrated over two proposed state bills ... more
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Hendry County schools 2023 graduation rate analyzed
Do Hendry County schools graduation rates compare favorably to others ... more
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Scott Martin fished in the Bassmaster tournament on Lake Okeechobee Feb. 1-3. [PHoto by Dalton Tumblin/Lake Okeechobee News].
SFWMD criticized for high lake level
The SFWMD Governing Board started their Feb. 8 meeting with comments about... more
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USACE weighing options for lake releases
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is weighing the options for releases from Lake Okeechobee. more
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Clewiston's arcades closed
The City of Clewiston may soon become a city without arcades after three of ... more
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Lake Okeechobee needs help now
Is it time to reconsider “emergency protection wells?" more
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Indigenous Arts and Music Festival at Big Cypress
“Honoring Our Youth” is the theme for the second annual Indigenous Arts and Music Festival (IAMF), set for Feb. 2-3 ... more
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Pumps move water from Lake Okeechobee to the newly completed section of the Everglades Agricultural Area Stormwater Treatment Area.
New STA cleans water from Lake Okeechobee
Water from Lake Okeechobee flowed into the first cell of the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) Reservoir Stormwater Treatment Area ... more
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Quilter Kristine Petersen
Clewiston quilter to participate in 'Airing of the Quilts' display
For Clewiston resident Kristine Petersen, the art of quilt making is a sacred ... more
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Pictured from Left to Right: Col. James Booth, USACE - Jacksonville District; Board Member Ben Butler, SFWMD; Board Member Jay Steinle, SFWMD; Director Drew Bartlett, SFWMD; Board Member "Alligator Ron" Bergeron, SFWMD; Chairman Chauncey Goss, SFWMD; Gov. Ron DeSantis; Secretary Shawn Hamilton, DEP; Board Member Charlette Roman, SFWMD; Board Member Charlie Martinez, SFWMD; Chairman Carlos de la Cruz, Jr., Everglades Foundation; Daniel Andrews, Captains for Clean Water; Eric Eikenberg, Everglades Foundation; Chief Resilience Officer Dr. Wes Brooks; Asst. Secretary Shannon Estenoz, U.S. Department of the Interior; Brig. Gen. Daniel Hibner, USACE - South Atlantic Division; Superintendent Pedro Ramos, Everglades National Park; Director Roger Young, FWC,
Stormwater treatment area to clean lake water
THE EVERGLADES. — On Jan. 25 Governor Ron DeSantis attended a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the filling of the first cell … more
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Dry season rainfall keeping Lake O high
The 2023-2024 dry season continues to bring above average rainfall, keeping the level of Lake Okeechobee above it’s “ecological envelope.” more
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Quilters invited to participate in Airing of the Quilts
The LaBelle Gallery and Cultural Center is seeking quilters to participate in its ... more
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Students learn about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
CLEWISTON -- In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Vaushea Lewis’ kindergarten class learned all about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and created a hand puppet to go along with their … more
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School board approves tentative impact fee schedule
The Hendry County School Board voted 5-0 to approve a proposed developer ... more
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School board wants floats in Swamp Cabbage Parade
Hendry County School Board Vice Chair Paul Samerdyke wants the school ... more
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Hendry County seeks election workers
Looking for a way to serve your community and be part of the electoral process ... more
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CLEWISTON -- On Jan. 9,  Westside was recognized for maintaining a B School Grade for the second year in a row! [Photo courtesy Westside Elementary School]
Westside honored for Grade B rating
CLEWISTON -- On Jan. 9,  Westside was recognized for maintaining a B School Grade for the second year in a row! more
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Hikers One Bar, Red Squirrel, Orange Blaze, Mud Dog and Hailey (who hopes to receive her Trail name this season)
FTA expects a busy 2024 season on the Florida Trail
Nicknames like “Brushy Bert” or “RoboCrip” might seem unusual to the untrained ear, but they have special meaning … more
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The dry season has brought higher than average rainfall. For the week of Dec. 11-17, direct rainfall added 52,980 acre feet of water to Lake O and 103,730 acre feet of water to the Everglades Agricultural Area Water Conservation Areas.
Rainfall keeps lake level high
As predicted, so far the “dry” season has brought above average rainfall, keeping Lake Okeechobee near 16 feet more
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