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Halloween is fast approaching — OCSO has some tips to stay safe
Here are a few Halloween tips to prepare parents and make fun for everyone. more
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Citizen critic speaks on behalf of Pahokee recall petitioners
One local resident who’s signed on to help with the Pahokee citizens pressing a petition-signing effort to request a recall vote against three city commissioners, has been keeping people up to date about it via social media. more
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HENDRY COUNTY — The students, all members of the FGCU Wildlife Club, got together for a group shot after a long, hard day of working to keep the primates housed there eating and dwelling comfortably. They wore masks and observed social distancing rules during their toils in the jungle.
FGCU students help out at Hendry primate sanctuary
The Talkin’ Monkeys Project outside of Clewiston houses African and Asian wild primates in its small research zoo-like setting... more
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U.S. Sugar, Glades cities, sheriffs partner to give families safe trick-or-treat options
CLEWISTON — This Halloween, the people of U.S. Sugar are teaming up with the cities of Moore Haven, LaBelle, Clewiston, Belle Glade and Indiantown as well as local sheriffs’ offices to … more
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This is part of the 2,300-foot wooden boardwalk that takes visitors into the heart of Fakahatchee Strand.
Big Cypress Bend Boardwalk reopens
The Big Cypress Bend Boardwalk on the north side of Route 41 West of State Road 29 has reopened to the public. more
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Dr. Jerome Jackson is the author/editor of 25 books and more than 300 articles.
You are invited to an Anhingas! Zoom presentation
You are invited to an Anhingas Zoom presentation by Dr. Jerome A. Jackson, professor emeritus, Florida Gulf Coast University. more
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OKEECHOBEE — The Okeechobee Shrine Club is selling its clubhouse and property. The club plans to meet in local restaurants until the property is sold, then use part of the proceeds from the sale to build a smaller facility.
Shrine club building and property to be sold
The Okeechobee Shrine Club has made the difficult decision to close the doors on their clubhouse and put it up for sale. more
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Okeechobee Main Street Happenings
Okeechobee Main Street announces events, contests, the Christmas parade and more! more
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BELLE GLADE — Marchers wearing “Stroll to the Polls” T-shirts act out their slogan on Sunday at the county library branch here.
Convoy rolls to polls in Glades area
Albert V. Polk IV and his daughter along with Kevin Brown shot Facebook Live video to document the “Muck City Convoy to the Polls”. more
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Halloween Happenings
Upcoming Halloween Happenings for Okeechobee, Glades and Hendry counties. more
Your Community Events
Your Community Events for Okeechobee, Glades, Hendry and Palm Beach Counties. more
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Annual birdwatching trips begin soon
The 15th Year of Bird Watching Driving Trips at STA 5/6 is about to begin. Registration is required through Eventbrite, but you don’t need to print ticket. more
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Winners of the raffle will have their choice between a Glock 48 or a Dickinson CK212T 12ga semi-auto shotgun.
Center Mass sponsors gun raffle for food bank
Center Mass Gun Range in Okeechobee is holding gun giveaway raffle which began on Oct. 24 and will end on Nov. 15. more
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PBSC to host Affordable Housing in the Glades virtual forum Oct. 29
Palm Beach County Commissioner Melissa McKinlay will be the featured guest speaker at Palm Beach State College’s Affordable Housing in the Glades Virtual Forum: Building a Resilient Post-Pandemic Community, sponsored by PBSC’s Office of Community Relations and the Belle Glade campus. more
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County to conduct aerial spraying for mosquitoes Tuesday evening, Oct. 27
The Palm Beach County Division of Mosquito Control will be conducting aerial spraying beginning 30 minutes after sunset on Tuesday, Oct. 27, weather permitting. more
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Sugar cane photo courtesy University of Florida Institution of Food and Agricultural Sciences.
Glades area leaders say the air quality is good
Mayors and ministers from the Glades area gathered Oct. 22 to voice their support for the sugar industry and their opposition to a lawsuit that seeks to end burning of the sugar cane fields in preparation for the harvest. more
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First responders receive discount to see “Tea for Three” at FCT
To all first responders, fire fighters, law enforcement, medical personnel, military personnel, and teachers: Firehouse Community Theatre has a special offer for you! more
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Sorority hosts a Virtual Breast Cancer Awareness event
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority recognizes that early detection is a critical first step in fighting this dreadful disease. more
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Peanut Butter Challenge spreads statewide
The Peanut Butter Challenge, an annual jar collection that launched in the Florida Panhandle in 2012, is expanding statewide in the wake of Hurricane Sally. more
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LABELLE – Kiwanis of LaBelle, Hendry Kiwanis Aktion Club, High School Kiwanis Key Club, and the West Glades School Builders Club gathered to clean and disinfect Zachary Reyna Memorial Playground on Saturday, Oct. 24, for their Kiwanis One Day event.
Community cleans up for Kiwanis One Day
Kiwanis One Day is a day where Kiwanis Clubs around the world organize events locally with a goal of coming together to improve their communities. more
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