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Hendry County Arrest Report

The following individuals were arrested on felony or DUI charges by HCSO, CPD, FHP, FWC...

Florida Highway Patrol reminds motorists to celebrate responsibly this St. Patrick’s Day

Drinking and driving is a serious issue that can lead to dangerous and potentially fatal consequences.

Hendry County Arrest Report

The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges...
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USPS And USPIS continue nationwide campaign to combat postal crime

The U.S Postal Service (USPS) and U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) announced an update...

GLM shares the year's success with Hendry County

The Hendry County Commission received a detailed update of Glades Lives Matter (GLM) ...

Big Brothers Big Sisters kicks off its ‘100 Men in 100 Days’ campaign

The recruitment campaign comes at a good time, as 123 boys are waiting to be matched...
Agriculture
Federal agencies are investing millions of dollars to support innovative compost plans...
UF/IFAS researchers are using genetics to preserve artichokes another day or two...
Lukas Hallman is about to embark on an internship to investigate the vascular system of trees...
Business Corner
Dr. Clack has served as a board member since October 2022 and has extensive experience...
Catering to an up-to-the-minute, trend-setting LaBelle and Tampa clientele, ...
The FWC is committed to providing opportunities for public input.
Top Trending Stories

The Second Bridge Group (SBG), a group of citizens formed to collect and share information about the proposed ...

LABELLE – Six million dollars for improvements to the LaBelle Fire Station and a firetruck, more than $12 million for the Port LaBelle Utility wastewater improvements, and $11 million for a …
The following individuals were arrested on felony or DUI charges by HCSO, CPD, FHP, FWC...
Wildlife & Environment
Florida’s 13 bat species typically roost in trees, caves or other natural spaces, but are sometimes...
Continuing its record of dedication to the preservation and protection of Florida’s natural resources...
Cogongrass, also known as imperata cylindrica, is one of the most widespread invasive plant species...
Achoo! It’s pollen season. You might sneeze, and you might have to wash your vehicle to remove...
Government

LaBelle attorney Steven Ramunni told the Hendry County Commission road signs ...

At their Feb. 26 meeting, Glades County Commissioners voted to eliminate the code...
A Clewiston resident blasted the Hendry County Commission during its Feb. 27 meeting for ...
Schools

FORT MYERS -- LaBelle Elementary School Pre-K students enjoyed a trip to the Shell Factory in March. For more photos, see the school's page on Facebook ...

LABELLE -- At LaBelle Elementary School, Jessica Bedwell’s students started off their new Spring unit observing how water transfers to plants ...
LABELLE -- Country Oaks Elementary School students and staff enjoyed celebrating Dr. Seuss Week. F
Health

FSW hosts its annual Give Kids a Smile Day

Florida Southwestern State College will be providing FREE dental hygiene services...

CHS FFA students rate fourth in state competition

The Hendry County School Board recognized Clewiston High School’s Future Farmers of ...

DCF announces HEART Initiative for Teen Healthy Relationship Month

February is Healthy Teen Relationship Month, and this annual, month-long effort focuses on advocacy...
Entertainment
Rachel Faber; owner of Rachel's Plant Paradise in LaBelle [Photo by Miles Faber]

Gardening class offered at Barron Library

        What is the cost for people to attend?   No cost this is a free class.    Pre-registration …
Music Bingo and Trivia Night offered weekly in LaBelle. [Photo by Mona O'Bannon]

Music Bingo, Trivia Night weekly in LaBelle

Tuesday and Thursday nights just got a little more exciting in the City Under the Oaks ...

Firehouse Community Theatre to present 'Hate Mail'

Firehouse Community Theatre, 241 Bridge St., will present the comedy “Hate Mail”...
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Opinion
Considered the most important day of the year for Jehovah’s Witnesses, the Memorial is observed...
During World War II, the civilians of the Axis nations suffered greatly. Their daily lives...
Everyone responds to Lent differently. Some people follow the typical “penitential” way…
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Baptism highlights second day of convention at Hertz Arena

Thousands will look on as Caleb joins other congregants who will also be fully immersed in the baptismal pool...

Nurses fight conspiracy theories along with coronavirus

State News
The FWC Division of Law Enforcement received their Excelsior Recognition plaque at the Feb. 19-23, Florida Police Accreditation Conference. Pictured left to right: Sheriff Billy Woods of Marion County, Capt. Dana Russell, Col. Brian Smith, Accreditation Manager Elizabeth Kamerick, Lt. Richard Doricchi and Stacy Lehman, Executive Director of the Florida Accreditation Office.

FWC Division of Law Enforcement achieves highest level of accreditation

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Division of Law Enforcement...
Bridge Streeet bypass options

SBG wants bypass feasibility study for SR 29 improvements

A second public workshop for the SR 29 improvements from CR 80A (Cowboy ...

AFTA calls for artists to submit work to All Florida Juried Exhibit

Categories for entry include: sculpture, painting (including oil, acrylic, collage, watercolor and mixed media), photography...
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