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After 14 years of service with the LaBelle Fire Department, Thursday evening at the Commission meeting Brent Stevens was sworn in as the new Chief. Chief David White was there to swear him in and he was pinned by his wife and daughter.
Stevens is new LaBelle Fire Chief
Brent Stevens was sworn in as the new LaBelle fire chief. more
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Trust the Facts -- Get the vax!
BELLE GLADE – The City of Belle Glade will host a city-wide COVID-19 vaccination event on Saturday, Oct. 23, from noon to 6 p.m. at the Belle Glade Loading Ramp. more
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iTECH vocational education program to open in January
- On Oct. 15, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced a Florida Job Growth Grant for the Glades County Regional Training Center. more
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Environmentalist warns GCBOCC of the impact of herbicide spraying
A Jupiter, Fla. resident spoke at the Glades County BOCC regular meeting Oct. 12 about the environmental impact... more
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State to fine farmers who fail to use best management practices
OKEECHOBEE – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) is taking action against farmers who don’t implement best management practices (BMPs). more
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Woman arrested while looking for tooth
Two women were accused of being impaired while looking for a lost tooth. more
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Fort Lauderdale woman charged with 911 abuse
After she was asked to leave Flamingo Motel for causing a disturbance, she called 911. more
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David Joyner joined the Navy right immediately after graduating from Okeechobee High School.
God made this Navy veteran to paint
OKEECHOBEE — Navy veteran David Joyner loves to paint. “I’ve never really been good at anything else,” he said. “I just believe God made me to paint.” Joyner … more
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Max is one chill dog.
Max is just chill
Best friends Hayes and Max enjoy making folks smile. more
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Immokalee Foundation hosts exhibition and student art auction
Student artists in Immokalee now have a creative outlet to display their work for potential buyers. more
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Man accused of attempted sexual battery on a child
Local man was arrested after a young relative accused him of sexual abuse. more
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Ruth and Calvin Fryar have served at Brighton Baptist Church for 24 years.
Brighton Baptist Church pastor steps down
Brighton Baptist Church pastor steps down but doors still open. more
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Killed on Zoom: Dad held after toddler finds gun, shoots mom
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. (AP) — Police in central Florida have arrested the father of a toddler who found a loaded handgun in his “Paw Patrol" backpack and fatally shot his mother while she was on … more
Last Thanksgiving, Two Peas Cafe served up more than 350 of their famous cakes and pies.
Two Peas Cafe Thanksgiving tradition continues
They offer a variety of different pies and cakes to choose from for Thanksgiving, but hurry, the orders fill up quickly. more
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Ms. Selma Daniels was a pioneer in the education of African Americans in Hendry County during the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s.
Selma Daniels Scholarship reaches $10,000
The scholarship honors the life and legacy of Selma Daniels, a pioneer in the education of Hendry’s Black community. more
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Naples Pride, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, through an abundance of caution, has canceled the Pride Fest 2021, which was scheduled for November 20, and has instead opted for PrideGiving 2021, smaller public events in Naples and the surrounding cities, including Immokalee.
Naples Pride hosts public event in Immokalee
PrideGiving 2021 will be a series of small public events in Naples and the surrounding cities throughout the month of November. more
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Lineup released for UFO themed New Year’s festival in Okeechobee
The lineup of artists who will perform at the first-ever Countdown Campout music festival in Okeechobee has been announced. more
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A Blue Heron wades in Lake Okeechobee near the pier at the Cliff Betts Jr., Lakeside Recreation Area.
Kayak and canoe boat launch area planned at Lock 7
OKEECHOBEE – A canoe and kayak rental facility is planned at the Clif Betts Jr. Lakeside Recreation Area (commonly known as Lock 7). more
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Board of County Commissioners - Regular Session
Brightmark project to cut greenhouse gases
OKEECHOBEE – A project to turn cow manure into renewable fuel while at the same time reducing greenhouse gases is underway in Okeechobee County. Anaerobic digesters will convert 230,000 tons of … more
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Music festival tickets selling well
OKEECHOBEE – More than half of the tickets for the 2022 Okeechobee Music Festival (OMF) have already been sold, according to a report shared at the Oct. 12 meeting of the Okeechobee County … more
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