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FWC officers patrol Lake Okeechobee area

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Division of Law Enforcement Weekly Report from April 12 - April 18...
The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office is taking any and all threats to the Hendry School District very seriously.

Homeowner holds suspects at gunpoint

Monday, April 15, 2024, at approximately 3:00pm, Hendry County Deputies responded to a residence at the end of Phillips Road, after receiving a call reporting a Burglary in …

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Officer Watson conducted resource and license inspections on several people fishing a freshwater...

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Centex announces Caloosa Cove, new community in LaBelle from low $300Ks

PulteGroup, one of the nation’s most recognized and trusted brands in homebuilding for 70 years...

LMS girls basket ball team recognized by county

Members of the LaBelle Middle School girls basketball team were recognized by the ...

FCT announces youth summer youth programs

The Firehouse Community Theatre is excited to announce TWO youth programs this summer!

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Agriculture
Blackberries are already known for their health benefits, and someday, they might provide even more antioxidants than the ones you buy...
The goal of the survey is to get ideas and feedback from various sectors...
Ready to pick your own blueberries or buy them at the grocery store? Florida’s blueberry season is here...

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Business Corner
TAMPA — Florida gas prices increased the past three days, erasing eight consecutive days of losses. The state average dropped from $3.64 per gallon to $3.48/g last week. It then rebounded nine …
Florida gas prices jumped again last week, reacting to gains in the futures market in the week before
Dobbins is a senior advisor for Collaboratory and has been involved with the foundation since 2009.

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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
Hendry Glades Audubon will be hosting its last program until September on Monday, May 13, at 7 p.m. ...
Warm temperatures and little water movement continue to set the stage of algal blooms in Florida lakes, rivers and canals.
On April 11, the FWC issued a new executive order outlining regulations designed to increase sampling and slow the spread of...
Once photos are analyzed and the wildlife has been identified, the data is sent to our area biologists...

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Government

The Hendry County Commission approved 5/0 the following consent agenda items during ...

Conflicting future land use plans and current zoning are causing major headaches for city ...
CLEWISTON – A Clewiston resident took issue with the Hendry County Commission during ...

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Schools

Mrs. McClinton put on another successful field day for prek through third!

In April, Mrs. Barber won LaBelle Elementary’s Positivity Challenge.
“HELP WANTED: The Hendry County School District seeks contract manager for the new LaBelle High School.”

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Sports
Three LMS student-athletes selected for girls All-Star basketball game
Mighty Mussels invite community to Open House event on April 2
Splash into license-free freshwater fishing weekend April 6 and 7

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Health
Lake Okeechobee north shore, photo taken March 17, 2024. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]

Lung Association releases ‘State of the Air’ report

The Glades area south of Lake Okeechobee enjoys some of the best air quality in the country...

Narcan kits coming to Hendry County

Hendry County is considering using its share of a settlement funding from the Florida ...

April and May Mental Health First Aid trainings announced

Healthy Humans Hendry-Glades announces free in-person Mental Health First Aid training sessions...

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Entertainment

The FSW Theatre Program presents “Tartuffe”

Step into the world of Molière’s timeless masterpiece, “Tartuffe,” as the FSW Theatre Program presents...

Experience the vibrant rhythms of FSW’s Spring Concert Series

The Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) Music program is delighted to announce a rich lineup...
The Backtrack Blues Band

Highlands Hammock announces March Blues Concert

The Backtrack Blues Band will bring their original, upbeat electric blues...

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Opinion
AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor answers questions about Social Security benefits.
Jesus gave us several ways to identify him. Actually, there are nine “I AM” titles in Scripture, and this...
As educators, it’s crucial to promote a learning environment that is safe and secure while...

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Nation & World
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

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State News

Smart & Safe Florida announces statewide Veterans Coalition

On Tuesday, April 23, the Smart & Safe Florida campaign launched its “Vets Vote #YesOn3” statewide Veterans Coalition...
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...
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SBG wants bypass feasibility study for SR 29 improvements

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

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