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Governor Ron DeSantis announces new eligibility guidelines for COVID-19 Vaccinations
On March 25, Governor Ron DeSantis announced new eligibility guidelines for COVID-19 vaccinations in Florida. Beginning Monday, March 29, all individuals age 40... more
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Sugarcane has been grown in Florida since the late 1760s. The ‘Glades’ area of South Florida recently marked the 90th annual sugar cane harvest for the farms south of Lake Okeechobee.
U.S. Sugar to expand domestic sugar production, acquires sugar refinery in Georgia
U.S. Sugar has reached an agreement to purchase a sugar refinery in Georgia. more
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Cops: Married teacher couple smoked marijuana with students
wo married high school teachers were arrested this week after authorities said they repeatedly gave students marijuana An … more
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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UF scientists look to space to help ranchers on earth
A University of Florida scientist is leading a project to develop a tool — based on data from satellites - that ranchers can use to improve their pasture and grazing management... more
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Officer-Involved Shooting update from September
The State Attorney’s Office has completed its independent review of a Sept. 17 officer-involved in Immokalee more
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Pictured in the back row from left to right are: Sue Wild, Emylee Hull, and Naima Mailliard. Front row from left to right are: Jenny McClain, Kyla Miller, and Jackie Wilkins.
FCT presents “Beehive: The ‘60s Musical”
LABELLE — The Firehouse Theatre Inc. production, “Beehive: The ‘60s Musical”, is all about big voices with big hairdos. more
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SFWMD Governing Board awards final contract to build wetland component of the EAA Reservoir project
WEST PALM BEACH -- The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) Governing Board has awarded the final contract needed to build the Stormwater Treatment Area (STA) component of the EAA … more
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Florida COVID-19 deaths at 24,274
Florida has documented 24,274 resident deaths and 383 non-resident related to COVID-19 as of Jan. 19... more
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Sour oranges (a feral citris hybrid) can occasionally be found growing in hammocks according to the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Services. The tree is native to southeast Asia but escaped cultivation in Florida.
Lakeport hosts Sour Orange Festival
The third Saturday in January brings the Lakeport Sour Orange Festival, sponsored by the Lakeport Community Association. more
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Beta Club members pose alongside their ‘Service Snapshot.’
Students First: Immokalee High School Beta Club Headed to Nationals
The Immokalee High School (IHS) Beta Club is celebrating its recent participation in the Alabama/Georgia Virtual Leadership Summit. more
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EDU Messages of goodwill 1 - The Wasie Foundation, which underwrote the inaugural home, was represented with an inspirational message on of the home’s trusses.
Messages of goodwill included on trusses at The Immokalee Foundation’s inaugural Career Pathways Learning Lab home
Staff, students and more gathered to inscribe messages of goodwill on the roof trusses before they were raised. more
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South Central Florida counties wait for vaccine shipments UPDATED
Demand for vaccine exceeds supply. South Florida counties waiting for COVID-19 vaccine shipments. more
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OKEECHOBEE — The animals at Arnold’s Wildlife Center enjoy donations of Christmas trees. Some eat the trees. Some chew on the bark and lick the sap. Some just happily shred a tree. Natural wreaths are also welcome. Please remove any ornaments, ribbons and other decorations.
Donate Christmas trees to Arnold’s Wildlife Rehabilition Center
Instead of leaving a fir, spruce or pine tree for the Waste Management truck to pick up, consider donating it to the animals at Arnold’s Wildlife... more
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Joe Zednik saw so much potential in his mentee, Fabian Estrada, that he helped the Immokalee teen secure admission and a full scholarship to attend the Governor’s Academy in Massachusetts.
Ready to pay it forward? Become an Immokalee Foundation mentor during National Mentoring Month
Joseph Zednik became a mentor at The Immokalee Foundation because he wanted to spend his retirement doing more than just playing golf. more
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The CCSO’s newly expanded Mental Health Bureau stands ready to serve.
CCSO expands Mental Health Bureau
The Collier County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) recently announced that they have expanded the unit that handles mental health-related calls. more
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A Highlands Elementary School student working on his STREAM activity.
Students First - HLE participates in virtual STREAM
Can students really make snow storms? In a jar, sure! How about magic crystals? more
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The Shelter Options Shoppe Manager Paul Kallenberg, left, and State Farm agent Adam Bock with donations of clothing for Options.
State Farm agent donates $10,000 in clothing to Shelter for Abused Women & Children
The holidays are a time to reconnect with family and friends. A time to give a helping hand to those in need. more
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Steve and Debbie Wieland were happily married for 46 years.
‘COVID-19 doesn’t care. COVID-19 does not respect any one. COVID-19 is ruthless. COVID-19 is real.’
Steve Wieland was the love of Debbie Wieland's life and he lost his life to COVID-10 on Dec. 2. more
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Students First girls - Girls at Pinecrest Elementary competing in a ‘kind words’ challenge facilitated by school counselor Ashleigh Dean.
Students First - Offering grace and compassion to others
At Pinecrest Elementary School, counselor Ashleigh Dean is ensuring students at the school are learning and using kind words and polite manners. more
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