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Educators statewide invited to apply for free Forestry Teachers Tour
The Florida Forest Service is inviting educators statewide to apply for an exciting opportunity this summer... more
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Visitors enjoy Ortona Cane Grinding Festival
ORTONA -- Glades County's Indian Mound Park was the site for the annual Ortona Cane Grinding Festival on Saturday, Feb. 5. 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 Jan. 25 meeting of the Buckhead Ridge Community Association was full of news and interesting information. more
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The Lundy Family will be honored in the Chalo Nitka Parade.
Lundy Family named Chalo Nitka Grand Marshals
The Chalo Nitka Committee would like to congratulate this year’s Grand Marshals ... more
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CCPS expands workforce training
Collier County Public Schools (CCPS) has been awarded a Florida Job Growth Grant in the amount of $5.8 million to renovate ... more
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New training initiative in Florida helps fight human trafficking
Attorney General Ashley Moody is enlisting more soldiers and creating new tools in the fight to end human trafficking in Florida. more
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The Lake Port Sour Orange Festival severed up lots of sour orange pies, made by festival volunteers. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Lakeport hosts annual Sour Orange Festival
LAKEPORT – The Lakeport community had a beautiful day for the annual Sour Orange Festival on Saturday, Jan. 15. more
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State Farm Neighborhood Assist® to offer 100 $25,000 grants
State Farm Neighborhood Assist® to award 100 $25,000 grants (vs. 40 grants in previous years) to nonprofit organizations ... 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
There were 37 in attendance for the meeting of the Buckhead Ridge Community Association on Tuesday, Dec. 28. more
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Sour Orange Festival is Jan. 15
The Lakeport Community Association will hold the annual Sour Orange Festival on Jan. 15, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. more
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Neighbors helping neighbors
Hendry/Glades Unmet Needs Coalition helps rebuild when other funding has run out. more
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Holidays are primetime for pork
Serving pork is a popular meat choice. Whether it's featured as bacon or sausage links, hocks or ribs,... more
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United Way Lee, Hendry and Glades MangerLisa Sands, front, presents the Hendry County Board of County Commissioners with a plaque thanking the county for employee payroll deductions used to support area services. L-R Commissioner Ramon Iglesias, Vice Chair Milton Wills, Chairwoman Emma Byrd, Commissioner Darrell Harris, Commissioner Karson Turner.
United Way presents award to Hendry County
Hendry County Board of County Commissioners was recognized by United Way for its contributions to the Hendry/Glades employee campaign more
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MOORE HAVEN -- Glades County residents enjoyed Christmas on the Caloosahatchee on Dec. 10.
Lake O area communities enjoy holiday fun
What a difference a year makes. In 2020, many traditional holiday celebrations had to be put on hold due... more
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The Sugar Express brought toys to Toys for Tots programs in Belle Glade, Clewiston, Moore Haven and Lake Placid on Dec. 11.
Toys for Tots distributions planned
The Sugar Express brought Santa to the Glades on Saturday, Dec. 11 ...   more
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Santa Express and U.S. Sugar bring Christmas to local families
The Santa Express today brought the joy of the holiday season to local families ... more
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U.S. Postal Service introduces Pen Pal Project
The U.S. Postal Service is working with WeAreTeachers to introduce The USPS Pen Pal Project, a free educational program for students in grades 3–5... more
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Atlantic Coast Line No. 1504 will be restored by U.S. Sugar and put into operation as part of the Sugar Express.
U.S. Sugar and Toys for Tots Partner for a Sweet Holiday Donation with the Sugar Express
The Sugar Express is bringing special holiday joy to children in Glades, Martin, Hendry, Palm Beach and Highlands Counties. more
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St. Nicholas is usually depicted in his Bishop's robes.
Dec. 6 is the feast of St. Nicholas
While most Americans hang stockings on Christmas Eve, those whose ancestors came from... more
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Space Bread: University of Florida student creates a winning recipe for Deep Space Food Challenge
Hope Hersh has her sights set on something out of this world — freshly baked bread for astronauts. more
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