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Best Friends Animal Society urges people to protect pets from heat
Spring is in full swing, and temperatures in many parts of the country are already alarmingly high. While some states may still be enjoying spring... more
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Harmful Algal Blooms have been visible from LaBelle Bridge, in the Caloosahatchee River, for over a month now.
CDC begins new study on the health effects of cyanotoxins
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will start a new study in south Florida during the 2021 algal bloom season to assess the health effects of exposure to … more
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FRLA launches website to help fill Florida’s hospitality jobs
The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) announced a new easy-to-use website for employers and job seekers to post and find jobs more
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Locally famous hot sauce wins Golden Chile award
FELDA- Some like it hot, and local hot sauce and BBQ expert Buddy Taylor knows it. “After years of fine tuning, taste-testing and fiddling around with a pinch of this and a dash of that, … more
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FWC Officer, Julian Keen, was lost one year ago on June 14, 2020 when he was tragically shot and killed.
UPDATED: One year after a tragic loss, the Julian Keen Foundation makes an announcement
IMMOKALEE — It has been one year since the community suffered the tragic loss of beloved FWC officer, Julian Keen. more
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$5,000,000 in scholarship funds for SWFL youth at Immokalee Freedom Day event
IMMOKALEE- A Juneteenth Freedom Day Block Party is planned for June 19, 2021. Jonas Mervilus, owner and founder of MySpeedyX, has announced $5,000,000 in scholarship funding will be available more
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The History Of Flag Day
LABELLE - It has been 70 Years since President Truman signed an Act of Congress designating June 14 as National Flag Day. more
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The AWS: Our Local Eyes on the Sky, 1941-44
As World War II raged in Europe and Asia, hundreds of local volunteers joined the nation's Aircraft Warning Service (AWS), the civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Army's … more
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Jan La Belle Scholarship helps Florida residents with disabilities with post-secondary dreams
FLORIDA- The Jan La Belle Scholarship Program was established in 2009 to provide a financial resource to Florida residents with disabilities who desire to pursue their personal and career goals … more
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Busy Day in Historic Everglades City
EVERGLADES CITY - Everglades City is always first! It was the original Collier County seat and home of the first Bank in the County almost 100 years ago. more
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Grill fires can turn dinner into disaster
As the summer season approaches, fire and disaster remediation specialists from SERVPRO in the Okeechobee area know that the number of grill fires... more
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Red Cross shares safety steps to take now for the start of the 2021 Hurricane Season
Hurricane season officially started on June 1 and runs until Nov. 30. The American Red Cross urges people to take steps now to get prepared in case of an emergency. more
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Guadalupe Center receives donation of 3,500 books through BelieveNBooks, Canterbury School
Guadalupe Center received more than 3,500 books following a two-week collection at Canterbury School coordinated by BelieveNBooks more
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Face Masks now voluntary at Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee
IMMOKALEE – Face masks are now voluntary at Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee, more
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Take advantage of the Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday May 28 - June 6
Collier County Clerk Crystal K. Kinzel is encouraging county residents to take advantage of the 2021 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday... more
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Collier County issues Burn Ban
Per Collier County Ordinance 2009-23, as Amended, the County Manager may recommend an immediate ban of outdoor burning and outdoor ignition sources during extreme drought conditions. more
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Immokalee Fair Housing Alliance
Affordable Housing in Immokalee moves forward
IFHA will build a self-sustaining complex of 128 rental units on Lake Trafford Road in Immokalee. The complex will include a community center... more
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Florida County Health Departments encourage residents to develop storm disaster plans
With hurricane season officially starting June 1, the Florida Dept of Health in Okeechobee County encourages everyone to prepare for severe weather emergencies now. more
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Help your community win a $25,000 grant
In less than two weeks, neighbors across the country will have an exciting opportunity to help change their communities for the better through State Farm Neighborhood Assist®. more
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Open Technology Institute provides FAQ on the Emergency Broadband Benefit
The Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) is a new federal program that provides a $50 monthly discount on internet service ($75 on Tribal lands) to qualifying low-income households. more
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