A pickup truck ran off SR 29 near Church Road on Jan. 23 at 10:40 p.m.

Pedestrian killed in hit and run crash in Immokalee

IMMOKALEE – A 37-year-old Immokalee man was killed in a hit and run accident on State Road 29, about half a mile north of County Road 29A at 7 a.m. on Jan. 20, according to the Florida Highway …

HCSO offers concealed firearms training

HCSO is scheduling a CCW Firearm Training class for individuals interested in obtaining a Concealed Weapon Permit

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UF/IFAS, UF College of Medicine combine to offer health screenings for farmworkers

, UF/IFAS Extension and the UF College of Medicine will screen as many as possible for various health conditions...

USDA offers expanded conservation program opportunities

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is announcing ...

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Bee appearance and behavior may be related, genetic study reveals

Recently discovered genetic knowledge of two nuisance western honey bee subspecies will help commercial and hobby beekeepers.

Federal funding increased for Everglades restoration

The White House announced the largest ever investment of federal funds for Everglades restoration on Jan. 19.

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HCSO offers flooded roadway driving safety tips

Over half of all flood-related drownings occur when a vehicle is driven into hazardous flood water.

National Weather Center update on Tropical Storm Elsa 2 p.m. UPDATE

The National Weather Center issued the following update on Tropical Storm Elsa at 11 a.m. on July 5:

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Big Lake Athlete of the Week: Morgan Tucker

Okeechobee High School senior Morgan Tucker has been chosen as this week’s Big Lake Athlete of the Week for her performance with the Lady Brahman varsity basketball team.

Anglers Trevor and Brody Allen qualify for state championship

Bassmasters Fishing Club team fished on Lake O on Dec. 4 and 5.

Elks South Region Soccer Shoot announce winners

The Elks South Region Soccer Shoot took place at the Clewiston Youth Development Academy playfield on Saturday, Dec. 4.

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HENDRY COUNTY -- A 14-year-old Immokalee boy was killed and a 13-year-old Immokalee boy injured in an all terrain vehicle accident on Sept. 19, just after 10 a.m., according to the Florida Highway …

Hendry County farm tour planned

The 42nd Farm Tour is Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022.

LaBelle Brewing Co. plans changes in LaBelle

The rumors are true, though the details are scarce.

Upthegrove Elementary honors Citizens of the Month

Congratulations to the December Citizens of the Month for Upthegrove Elementary School.

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School board recognizes staff members

The Hendry County School District recognized two of its members during the Jan. 11 school board meeting.

Humana Book Drive benefits preschools

A virtual book drive by Humana employees in December 2021 has resulted in 285 books for preschool children in Southwest Florida.

County Oaks Elementary recognizes Leaders of the Month

Country Oaks Elementary congratulates its December Leaders of the Month who have demonstrated Habit 4: Think Win-Win!

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A change in LaBelle's comprehensive plan puts a PUD on hold for now

Discussions continue around a LaBelle parcel of land previously approved for a planned urban development (PUD) ...

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LaBelle revises outdated building code

The LaBelle Board of Commissioners approved in a 4/0 vote an ordinance revising the unsafe building code.

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Barron Park House Gallery asks city for help with property repairs

The Barron Park House Gallery needs repairs according to Gallery Vice President Shary Weckworth.

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Taxes to fund road repairs

HCBOCC moves forward with Phillips Road MSBU.

Traffic signal improvements begin at the intersection of SR 80 and W. Cowboy Way

Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and an FDOT contractor will be making …

FDOT begins traffic signal improvements at S.R. 80 and West Cowboy Way

FDOTwill begin making improvements to the traffic signal on State Road 80 at West Cowboy Way...

Phillips Road closes for road maintenance Oct. 28

On Thursday, Oct. 28, Phillips Road in LaBelle will be closed from 9 a.m. to noon for road maintenance activities.

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Change: Help us fight the scourge of human trafficking in America

The fight against human trafficking demands our attention. In well-appointed homes, on farms, in factories and in restaurants in the U.S., thousands of people, even children, work long days cleaning homes, picking crops, making products, washing dishes, busing tables and serving customers.

Trees should be treated as infrastructure

On Florida Arbor Day (Jan. 21), we pay homage to trees as work horses, not show horses.

Dotson: Fact-checking may be important, but won’t help us learn to disagree better

Entering the new year, Americans are increasingly divided. They clash not only over differing opinions on COVID-19 risk or abortion, but basic facts like election counts and whether vaccines work. Surveying rising political antagonism, journalist George Packer recently wondered in The Atlantic, “Are we doomed?”

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