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Heartland Homes of Florida was recognized by the Hendry County School Board Aug. 15 for its 2nd Annual Shoes & Socks event. L-R: Heartland Homes Kevin Berth, Superintendent of Schools Michael Swindle, Board Chairwoman Amanda Nelson, Vice Chair Dwayne Brown, Board Members Jon Basquin and Paul Samerdyke and Heartland Homes Jessica Molina.
Second Annual Shoe & Sock Drive a success
Jessica Molina and Kevin Berth of Heartland Homes of Florida were recognized by the Hendry County School Board ... more
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School Board discusses teacher housing
Not one to miss an opportunity, Hendry County School Board Member Paul Samerdyke took advantage … more
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Brahman football team gearing up for 2023 season
The Okeechobee High School Brahman football team took the field bright and early on Aug. 12 to prepare for their upcoming season. more
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FDEP keeps close watch on algal blooms statewide
At the hot weather continues to set the stage for algal blooms statewide, FFDEP, SFWMD and the U.S. Army Corps ... more
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Debris collects in a desolated area in Hendry County.
Hendry County approves tougher penalties for illegal dumping
Illegal dumping in Hendry County was addressed in July when the Hendry County commission... more
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Amendments clean up issues with land development regulations
The Hendry County commission approved moving forward with public hearings for three land development code ... more
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The Joseph Project dispute creates fewer services for the community
A one-time officer of the nonprofit The Joseph Project in Clewiston appealed to the Hendry County commission ... more
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An Aug. 3 algal bloom at Timer Powers Park boat ramp had toxin levels of 800 parts per billion according to FDEP. The bloom was treated by FDEP and by Aug. 9 toxin levels had dropped to 5.6 ppb. EPA considers levels below 8.0 ppb to be safe for swimming.
Blaming the lake doesn't solve algae problem
A toxic algae bloom at an Indiantown marina earlier this month had toxin levels 100 times higher than the level safe for human contact … more
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Phillip D. Roland
Public servant recognized by Hendry County
The Hendry County BOCC recognized the many years of dedicated service of Clewiston resident and public servant ... more
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Veterans, would you like to take an Honor Flight?
OKEECHOBEE — Local veterans are seeking others interested in going on an Honor Flight. more
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Suspected murderer of Lyft driver in jail in Hardee County
The man named as a person of interest in the disappearance of a Palm Beach Gardens Lyft driver in January is now back in Florida in the Hardee County jail on unrelated murder … more
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Residents express concerns about proposed STA
STA concerns include birds strikes on planes, mosquitoes, alligators, impacts on wells and home insurance rates ... more
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Homeowner sues city for fence replacement
The City of LaBelle will be going to court over a residential fence built before a variance was approved by the commission.   more
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Local man accused of distribution of child porn
On August 3, 2023, Detective Michael Cauley arrested Joshua Harden, 39, on 15 counts of Transmission of Child Pornography ... more
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Okeechobee teen injured in shooting in Lake Placid
Cameron Lee Rios, 19, of Hardee County, was arrested Aug. 8 in DeSoto County and charged with two counts of attempted homicide … more
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Larson recognized by Okeechobee County School Board
Jenna Larson was recognized by the Okeechobee County School Board on Aug. 9 for her achievements with the FFA this year. more
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Glades County Courthouse
Lakefront Estates development plans move forward
The Lakefront Estates project is moving forward. At the Aug. 8 meeting of the Glades County Commission, County Attorney Richard Pringle ... more
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[Photo courtesy OCSO] Thank you for your service, Office Ricco.
K9 alert leads to cocaine-trafficking conspiracy
Sheriff Noel E. Stephen announces that earlier in the week, the Okeechobee Narcotics Task Force members arrested multiple individuals … more
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STA proposed near Lazy 7 to be discussed at Thursday meeting
A presentation on the Lower Kissimmee Basin Stormwater Treatment Area Project (LKBSTA) is planned for 10 a.m. on Aug. 10 ... more
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The Lake Okeechobee Component A Reservoir (LOCAR) is planned on 12,000 acres in Highlands County, near th C-41A Canal. The property is in pastureland and currently owned by Lykes Bros. (Map courtesy SFWMD0
12,000-acre reservoir planned in Highlands County
A 12,000-acre reservoir north of Lake Okeechobee could help reduce damaging high water levels in the big lake ... more
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