LABELLE -- Hendry County Deputies along with emergency response personnel are on scene of a single vehicle rollover ...

West Palm Beach woman killed in single-vehicle accident

The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) has reported a fatal single-vehicle accident on an unnamed dirt road west of Collins Slough Road on May 10.

One killed in single vehicle crash

Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a single-vehicle accident which claimed the life of one person Tuesday morning...

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Free starter seed packets available at some county Extension Offices

Following the launch of the new Unity Gardens Initiative by Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried ....

Growers can learn more about plant growth regulators and citrus at free webinar

Florida citrus growers can learn more about the use of plant-growth regulators (PGRs) and how they can fight against fruit drop...

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FWC roundup targets invasive fish

This event takes place from April 28 through May 1.

C-43 reservoir is 273 days behind schedule

Construction of a reservoir which will store water near the Caloosahatchee River is 273 days behind schedule.

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Officials warn Floridians to get ready for hurricane season

Emergency preparedness officials on Wednesday warned Floridians not to get complacent during the upcoming hurricane season, particularly in coastal areas that haven't …

Hail leaves damage in LaBelle

LABELLE -- Hail damage was reported in LaBelle on April 4. According to  Interactive Hail Maps, there were five reports of on-the-ground jail by trained spotters. At 3:38 p.m. on April 4, …

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LHS hosts Summer Basketball Camp

LaBelle High School coaches will be hosting the Summer Basketball Camp for students...

Prepping for summer snapper? Gear up with free release tools

Return ‘Em Right launched its program to offshore anglers throughout the Gulf of Mexico.

Paragliders race on the winds in South Florida

LABELLE – The East Coast Paragliding Championships, held April 24-29, attracted paragliders from all over the United States ...

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For the first time, scientists have grown plants in soil from the moon collected by NASA’s Apollo astronauts.

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 April Citizens of the Month for Upthegrove Elementary School.

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Hendry County School Board approves half-cent sales tax

The Hendry County School Board approved a resolution May 3 for a half-cent sales tax to benefit the school district’s capital expenses in a 4-1 vote.

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LaBelle students honored with All-Florida Academic Team Award

Two LaBelle residents are recipients of the All-Florida Academic Team Award through Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW).

Teacher draws energy, motivation from students

There are many reasons an employee might call out sick, like a cough, fever, cold or allergies.

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Meet Enrique Padron

Meet Enrique Padron, the Southwest Florida Director for Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart.

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Hendry County Commission meeting location change

The Board of County Commissioners of Hendry County, Florida, hereby gives notice of a meeting location change. ...

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Despite neighbor objections, county approves biosolids recycling plant

Just when the Hendry County BOCC thought it was settled on approving a biosolids recycling facility …

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Notice of road work on Schooner Drive

Please be advised that on Tuesday, April 26, Hendry County’s contractor and their subcontractor will be conducting...

Construction projects on SR 80 from Lee County line to Grandma's Grove RV Resort.

The City of LaBelle announced construction projects on SR 80 from Lee County line to Grandma's Grove RV Resort.

Fort Center Avenue to be closed for road work

Please be advised that on Monday, April 11, Hendry County Road & Bridge will be closing Fort Center Avenue

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Residents bring traffic complaints to LaBelle City Commission

Traffic was the issue during the March 10 LaBelle BOC, focused on a curved stretch of SR 80 which intersects with Martin Luther King Blvd.

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Opinion: Sandra Day O’Connor knew something that America forgot

It’s been more than 40 years since our mother made history.

Are you prepared for the finish line?

Jesus once told the parable of the wise and foolish virgins. There were ten virgins, lamps in hand, waiting for the bridegroom to come.

Caballero: 4 personal finance tips for the graduating Class of 2022

Your classes are finished, your finals are done, and you finally have your diploma in hand — congratulations graduate! Now what?

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