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The Prolific Learning Corp. Work Readiness graduates from Clewiston.
Local students graduate from Work Readiness Program
HENDRY COUNTY- This past week, Prolific Learning Corp. Summer Work Program participants, participated in a four day Work Readiness training. more
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Summer Work Program helps youth learn and earn
The program aims to impress upon young minds that work is good, necessary and will provide financial sustainability 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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This photo was taken by Rusty Barnes as his wife Melinda Barnes piloted their plane alongside the Taylorcraft.
Septuagenarian Couple flies sea to shining sea
On a wing and a prayer, a couple in their 70s flew from sea to shining sea in a 70-year-old airplane. 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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Okeechobee's Trail of Hope Rescue has puppies galore
OKEECHOBEE – If you’re in the market for some puppy love, check out the Trail of Hope rescue in Okeechobee. more
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As Florida enters termite swarm season, UF/IFAS scientists tell consumers what to know
Termites cause $5 billion a year in damage to structures across America more
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A conservation easement is a legal agreement between a landowner and a land trust or government agency that limits the use of the land to protect its conservation values.
A Natural Treasure: Florida’s Sandhills & Grasslands
A few miles southeast of Lake City, a 439-acre pristine sandhill ecosystem thrives. more
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This photo is of a Burmese python.
UF led team to forecast invasive species’ spread in southeast
A team of scientists is embarking on a two-year project to forecast how invasive species might roam beyond Florida more
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Shellfish may improve water quality in north Florida estuary
A team of scientists from the University of Florida and elsewhere hopes to restore a polluted estuary in north Florida... more
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A snook swims in a recovery tank after tagging.
Scientists collaborate with Duke Energy to tag snook to learn more about winter survival and migration patterns
University of Florida researchers have teamed up with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission more
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Florida Forest Service launches “Be Wildfire Ready” campaign to educate Panhandle residents
On Feb. 25, the Florida Forest Service announced the launch of a wildfire prevention initiative aimed at educating residents more
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Florida’s Historic Capitol is turned purple to promote Alzheimer’s Awareness at the 2020 Alzheimer’s Rally in Tally.
Alzheimer’s advocates to gather virtually for annual ‘Rally in Tally’
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, however, this year’s Alzheimer’s “Rally in Tally” – March 9-11 – will be in a virtual format more
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Pictured is black and white tegu.
FWC approves rule changes to help protect Florida from 16 high-risk invasive reptiles
FWC approves staff recommendations to create new rules to address the importation, breeding and possession of high-risk invasive reptiles. more
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Collier County Deputies, CSD Ahrens and Corporal Johnny Cisnero stopped to have their photo taken with the famous “LOVE LIFE” sign that Steve Fugate wears above his head while he walks.
The Love-Life Guy walks for panthers and people
LABELLE - Steve Fugate has walked across the U.S. eight times. He is known as the original “LOVE LIFE” guy, who has logged over 30,000 miles with his LOVE LIFE sign. “Love Life … more
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Midwest Food Bank of Florida February Fundraiser now live
The auction contains over eighty diverse items to suit all budgets and interests, including a one-week luxury house rental more
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Florida PSC and FTRI discuss new technology use to benefit Floridians with speech or hearing disabilities
On Feb. 16, the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) met with Florida Telecommunications Relay, Inc. (FTRI) representatives... more
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Linda Hazellief is known to friends and family as Ms. MacGyver.
Inspiring Okeechobee: Linda Hazellief is a jack of all trades
We know her now as a One Blood recruiter, but Linda Hazellief has had many unusual occupations. more
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Gwen Patrick Griffiths as a baby.
Muckstepper, an oral history
CLEWISTON - Retired science teacher Gwen Patrick Griffiths shares her knowledge of Harlem’s history. more
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FWC virtual meeting Feb. 25-26 open to the public
This meeting is being held by communications media technology, specifically using Adobe Connect more
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