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Left to right are Brooke Adams, Florida 4-H State Council officer from St. Lucie County; Pam Rauch, vice president for external affairs and economic development at FPL; Caylin Hilton, associate director of development for Florida 4-H; Noelle Guay, UF/IFAS Extension Palm Beach County 4-H agent.
FPL supports Florida 4-H Public Speaking Program
Many adults report a fear of public speaking. But for youth participating in the Florida 4-H Public Speaking Program, this important life skill is a chance to share what “sparks” their interest ... more
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Florida business owners say minimum wage increase will boost economy
Florida’s minimum wage will increase from $8.65 to $10 per hour on Sept. 30 as the first step under the $15 ballot... more
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Glades County proclaims October as Manufacturing Month
MOORE HAVEN -- The Glades County Board of County Commissioners Sept. 14 recognized the month of October as Manufacturing Month more
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Florida PSC holds FPL rate case hearing on Sept. 20
The Florida Public Service Commission will hold a hearing at 9:30 a.m., on Monday, September 20, 2021, to consider Florida Power & Light Company’s (FPL) petition for a rate increase... more
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Harbor Freight Tools to open new store in Clewiston on Aug. 14
Harbor Freight Tools, America’s go-to store for quality tools at the lowest prices, will officially open its new store in Clewiston more
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Pictured at the ribbon cutting for Beyond Barriers are from left to right Diane E Fidanza, Executive Director LaBelle Chamber of Commerce, Charity Williams, CEO of Beyond Barriers, Amanda Nelson, President of the LaBelle Chamber of Commerce and Sherill Overberg, Vice-President of the LaBelle Chamber of Commerce.
LaBelle Chamber welcomes Beyond Barriers, Inc.
Charity Williams and Beyond Barriers, Inc. are excited about their new location in LaBelle more
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Survey finds 4 in 10 employers will fire workers who won’t return on-site
Research findings indicate that 4 out of 10 employers will fire workers who won’t return to the workplace full-time. Nearly 50% of the survey respondents... more
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Pioneer Bankcorp, Inc. holds annual meeting
Pioneer Bankcorp, Inc. (OTC Markets: PBKC) the holding company for First Bank, held their annual stockholders meeting on May 27, 2021. more
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Amtrak 2035 expansion worth $195 billion to U.S. economy
The Rail Passengers Association applauded Amtrak’s Corridor Vision document released earlier May 28, which provides additional details on the railroad’s plan... more
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The view of the lake and scenery at the“Sam Griffin Lake Okeechobee Scenic Overlook Tower” is worth the climb.
News from Buckhead Ridge
The Mosquito Control Board is its own taxing district with responsibility for the BHR canals as well as mosquito control. more
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Okeechobee County Courthouse
CareerSource helps job seekers find work
OKEECHOBEE – The COVID-19 pandemic has continuing impact on employmen more
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Sales tax holiday starts May 28
Consumers can purchase qualifying disaster preparedness supplies exempt from tax during the 2021 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday more
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WaWa is under construction State Road 70
WaWa work continues
OKEECHOBEE  -- Construction continues on the new WaWa store on State Road 70 in Okeechobee. While no opening date has yet been announced, a sign does direct those interested in jobs to apply … more
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Businesses have trouble finding workers: It's a job-seeker's market
OKEECHOBEE – Recently an Okeechobee resident posted a message on social media wondering which of the local businesses might be hiring more
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SBA Disaster Recovery Q&A session Thursday
Was your small business affected by Covid-19? Are you looking for small business funding? more
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The Sign Shop and More owners, Sonia and Mike Spencer, recently tied the knot with a whirlwind ceremony and honeymoon in Vegas.
Business Corner: Newlyweds partner up at The Sign Shop & More
Sonia recently tied the knot with Mike Spencer, and they now co-own the shop together. more
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The Caloosa Kitchen is a microbakery based in Hendry County.
Micro-bakery earns micro-grant
CLEWISTON- Recently, Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida awarded a $1,000 micro business grant to Shannen Leahy, owner of The Caloosa Kitchen. more
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PSC grants CenturyLink ETC Status, helping bridge digital divide
This approval means CenturyLink—with its affiliate Embarq Florida, Inc.—is a step closer to obtaining federal funding to help bridge the digital divide in Florida. more
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Florida PSC approves change in FPL’s fuel charge
On April 1, the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) approved a fuel factor increase for Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) customers... more
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Delicious vegan pies made from scratch by microbaker, Ashley Lauren Davis, of Sassy Pies, sell out quickly.
Business Corner: Sassy Pies offers delicious plant-based treats
This new vegan micro bakery sold 60 slices and 30 bags of their locally famous crusties less than an hour. more
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