The Auto Club Group is providing advice to help residents who may have suffered either wind or flood damage...
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News from AAA
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9/1/23
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The Florida Department of Health in Collier County is advising the public not to enter the water due to the possible increased risk...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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8/30/23
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On Aug. 29, the Department of Children and Families (DCF) will be releasing SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits early...
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Special to Caloosa Belle Independent
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8/30/23
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The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) is temporarily closing SFWMD-managed lands in Collier, Lee and...
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News from SFWMD
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8/30/23
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On Monday, Aug. 28, FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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8/29/23
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Tropical Storm Idalia is forecast to approach Florida as a major hurricane...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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8/29/23
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Circumstances may require you to evacuate your home at a moment’s notice or hunker down...
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By Nelly Nelson
UF/IFAS | 8/26/23 |
As we head into Hurricane Season, Southwest Floridians need to be on their toes as door-to-door scammers
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Special to Caloosa Belle Independent
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7/19/23
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Just because a tree looks a bit odd or damaged, that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s going to topple during a tropical storm or hurricane...
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By Brad Buck
UF/IFAS | 5/19/23 |
Homeowners and property managers often overlook one piece of post-storm maintenance – paint.
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By Dan Miles
Paint Division Manager Sunshine Ace Hardware | 5/16/23 |
More than $4.5 billion in federal grants, disaster loans and flood insurance payments has been provided...
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News from FEMA
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1/10/23
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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) encourages businesses of all sizes, private nonprofit organizations...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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1/9/23
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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) encourages businesses of all sizes, private nonprofit organizations, homeowners...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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1/4/23
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At 81-years-old, Douglas Guy is still strong enough to roll a wheelbarrow down his driveway.
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Special to Caloosa Belle Independent
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12/30/22
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The SBA and SBDC are working together to assist Florida businesses recovering from the impact of Hurricane Ian.
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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12/22/22
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