Portions of Okeechobee, Hendry and Glades counties will have access to high-speed internet thanks to nearly $50 million in grant funding through the Florida Broadband Opportunity ...
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/16/23 |
Comcast has announced plans to expand its Xfinity 10G Network and bring high-speed Internet services to 25 rural areas in Florida, many of them for the first time, through the State’s Broadband …
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6/15/23
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Florida gas prices jumped an average of 10 cents per gallon last week.
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6/12/23
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This year, Floridians can enjoy summer savings all season long thanks to the new...
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5/31/23
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Florida gas prices increased slightly last week as an estimated 2.1 million Floridians were forecast to take a road trip...
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5/30/23
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A Hendry County contractor asked county officials to continue offering specialty licenses for trades not regulated at the state level ...
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By C. M. Schmidlkofer
Caloosa Belle Independent | 5/8/23 |
First Bank announced that Andrew Couse has been promoted to serve as President and Chief Operating Officer.
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5/1/23
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A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket with the ViaSat 3 Americas broadband satellite launched from the Kennedy Space Center on April 30.
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5/1/23
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Florida Trucking Association (FTA) and Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) have partnered...
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4/28/23
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The members of LaBelle’s Carlson Memorial United Methodist Church have voted ...
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4/20/23
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Florida gas prices rose 12 cents per gallon last week. On Sunday, the state average was $3.58 per gallon.
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4/10/23
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The Area Agency on Aging for SWFL (AAASWFL) is inviting local residents and service providers in Hendry County...
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3/21/23
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Spring has sprung, goes the seasonal saying, and traditionally this is the time of year for reorganizing, spring cleaning, decluttering and redecorating.
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By C. M. Schmidlkofer
Caloosa Belle Independent | 3/14/23 |
A proposed tire recycling facility along E. Lincoln Ave. and Kendy Blvd. was narrowly approved by the City of LaBelle commission ...
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By C. M. Schmidlkofer
Caloosa Belle Independent | 2/15/23 |
Salon Eight Four is hosting a small business expo Thursday, Feb. 16, from 6 -8 p.m., located at 153 S. Main Street.
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By C. M. Schmidlkofer
Caloosa Belle Independent | 2/13/23 |
Internet service providers were awarded nearly $13 million dollars to expand access and improve broadband internet service in Hendry County.
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2/3/23
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Average gasoline prices in Florida averaged $3.21/g on Jan. 2, 2023, according to GasBuddy's survey of 8,237 stations in Florida.
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1/2/23
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Why does gasoline cost more in one state than another?
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/27/22 |
While people flock to the Sunshine State for its tropical weather, Southern hospitality and its famous natural and entertainment attractions, business startups are not one of the …
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By C. M. Schmidlkofer
Caloosa Belle Independent | 12/23/22 |
For adults seeking a career change or a job, the Hendry County Workforce Development offers services for just about everyone.
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By C. M. Schmidlkofer
Caloosa Belle Independent | 12/16/22 |