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Pictured from left to right are Rosa Marroquin. Linda O’Ferrell, Lois Houser, Chris Morris, Beverly Lucas and Merileen Cogdill.
Red hatters are dedicated to serving the community
Once again, the gracious ladies of the Whispering Divas Red Hatters of Whisper Creek RV Park have come through more
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March is National Pet Poison Prevention Month: keep your pets safe with tips from best friends animal society
Watching your dog or cat get sick from toxic items or poison is a nightmare for any pet owner. more
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Honoring Medal of Honor Recipient Nicholas Cutinha
Nicholas Cutinha was killed in action on March 2, 1968. He was a Manchu Warrior in Vietnam more
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Hendry County provides new option for proper disposal of worn U.S. flags
In partnership with the National Association of Counties and the National Flag Foundation, Hendry County has installed a flag retirement box, at no cost to the county... more
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Free electronic filing options for military members and their families
Active duty military personnel have multiple options for free federal tax preparation more
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Edna Pearce Lockett
Highlands County Heritage Festival planned at Lockett Estate
BASSINGER  -- The historic Edna Pearce Lockett Estate will be the site for the 2021 Highlands County Heritage Festival. more
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Counties impacted by tropical storm Eta granted a Secretarial disaster declaration
The Secretarial disaster declaration names Collier, Hendry, Lee, and Miami-Dade Counties as primary disaster areas, as well as Glades... more
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Red Cross offers free virtual preparedness classes for older adults, children and their families
The South Florida Red Cross launched its ‘Be Red Cross Ready’ preparedness classes virtually. more
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Abuse Counseling committed to serving the community during COVID-19
Fully operational 24 hours a day, seven days a week, ACT provides a 24-hour crisis hotline more
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Hendry County observes Black History Month
Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month. more
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Local artist joins new group of plein air painters at the Barron Park House Gallery and Gift Shop.
Local artists gather ‘en plein air’
LaBelle - A new gathering of artists has been organized for those interested in Plein Air painting. more
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Hendry Tobacco Free Partnership/Drug Free Hendry County Coalition Meeting set Feb. 11
Hendry Tobacco Free Partnership/Drug Free will hold a virtual meeting Thursday, Feb. 11 more
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Brandon Jett
FSW history professor receives national grant for “Lynching in LaBelle” project
Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) history professor Brandon Jett was recently awarded a $4,500 grant... more
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Cold Weather Shelter will open at 7 p.m. tonight, Feb. 3, in LaBelle
The Cold Weather Shelter will open at 7 p.m. tonight, Feb. 3, at the LaBelle United Way House located at 133 N. Bridge Street more
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LaBelle Youth Livestock & Ag Show Events
The LaBelle Youth Livestock & Ag Show will be held at the LaBelle Rodeo Grounds more
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Inside the restaurant at Port LaBelle Inn
Port LaBelle Inn hosting February dining events
The Port LaBelle Inn & Retreat Center and Sprout Catering are part of the St. Matthew’s House social enterprise program that includes... more
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Preparations underway for PBR Invitational in Okeechobee
PBR rodeo in Okeechobee this weekend! more
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Commissioners asked to reconsider impact of heavy industrial project
t the Jan. 26 Hendry County Commission meeting, a somewhat heated discussion occurred regarding an industrial project. more
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2021 Clewiston Sugar Festival canceled
Due to concerns about COVID-19, the annual Sugar Festival has been canceled. more
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A whole alligator, brined and barbecued, sits ready for the judges to taste at the inaugural Gator Fest.
Hendry’s first-ever Gator Fest was a wild success
Whole alligators were pulled from their brine-filled coolers and plopped onto the barbecue in Barron Park on Saturday, Jan. 16 more
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