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Mr. and Mrs. Earl E. Miller
Millers celebrate 70th wedding anniversary
LABELLE - Mr. and Mrs. Earl E. Miller, longtime residents of LaBelle, recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on their wedding day, June 12, at the Veranda Golf and Country Club. In … more
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Harmful Algal Blooms have been visible from LaBelle Bridge, in the Caloosahatchee River, for over a month now.
CDC begins new study on the health effects of cyanotoxins
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will start a new study in south Florida during the 2021 algal bloom season to assess the health effects of exposure to … more
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Clewiston’s first ever PRIDE month event
CLEWISTON- June is Pride month, a month dedicated to celebrating the LGBTQ+ communities all around the world. Pride is all about being proud of who you are no matter who you love. more
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A Julian Keen Memorial Workout was held at Labelle High School in remembrance of the much adored and loved fallen officer who was taken from the community one year ago.
Memorial Workout held in honor of Officer Julian Keen
LABELLE- The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FFWCC) organized a Memorial Workout for fallen Officer Julian Keen on June 14, 2021, one year after the beloved officer was shot and … more
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FRLA launches website to help fill Florida’s hospitality jobs
The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) announced a new easy-to-use website for employers and job seekers to post and find jobs more
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Gracie
The Pet of the Week is Gracie
This week's Pet of the Week is Gracie. You can meet her at the Caloosa Humane Society in LaBelle. more
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Ms. Sandra Perry, Administrative Assistant at Clewiston Middle School celebrated Flag Day, June 14, 2021 by wearing her flag shirt.
Flag Day celebrated throughout Hendry County
 HENDRY COUNTY- Flag Day is the day, 244 years ago, when Congress commemorated Betsy Ross' creation of the Stars & Stripes as our national flag. more
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Locally famous hot sauce wins Golden Chile award
FELDA- Some like it hot, and local hot sauce and BBQ expert Buddy Taylor knows it. “After years of fine tuning, taste-testing and fiddling around with a pinch of this and a dash of that, … more
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FWC Officer, Julian Keen, was lost one year ago on June 14, 2020 when he was tragically shot and killed.
UPDATED: One year after a tragic loss, the Julian Keen Foundation makes an announcement
IMMOKALEE — It has been one year since the community suffered the tragic loss of beloved FWC officer, Julian Keen. more
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Karaoke fundraiser planned
LABELLE - By popular demand, the Firehouse Community Theatre will host another karaoke fundraiser! On Saturday, June 19 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m, the theatre will host “Karaoke Night - Making … more
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All proceeds from the Labelle Kiwanis Thrift Store go back into the local community through the support of local schools, library, youth sponsored programs, scholarships, and many other community organizations.
LaBelle Kiwanis Club offers scholarships for adults
LABELLE- Adult scholarships are available through the LaBelle Kiwanis Club, and they are currently accepting applications. more
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$5,000,000 in scholarship funds for SWFL youth at Immokalee Freedom Day event
IMMOKALEE- A Juneteenth Freedom Day Block Party is planned for June 19, 2021. Jonas Mervilus, owner and founder of MySpeedyX, has announced $5,000,000 in scholarship funding will be available more
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The History Of Flag Day
LABELLE - It has been 70 Years since President Truman signed an Act of Congress designating June 14 as National Flag Day. more
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Speakers took the stage, adorned with signs, for the first-ever Hendry County Juneteenth Celebration in Clewiston’s Civic Park.
Hendry BOCC commemorates Juneteenth
Hendry County will honor June Nineteenth more
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The Honorable Alcee Lamar Hastings was recognized for his many contributions and efforts throughout his life during the June 8, 2021 Hendry BOCC meeting.
Hendry County honors Alcee Hastings
HENDRY COUNTY- The Hendry County Board of County Commissioners honored and recognized, posthumously, The Honorable Alcee Lamar Hastings on June 8, 2021, during a regular BOCC meeting. Alcee Lamar … more
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The AWS: Our Local Eyes on the Sky, 1941-44
As World War II raged in Europe and Asia, hundreds of local volunteers joined the nation's Aircraft Warning Service (AWS), the civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Army's … more
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Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida providing online social events for older adults in June
Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida (AAASWFL), a nonprofit serving older adults and adults with disabilities, is determined to offer aid to those battling isolation... more
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Sgt. Wanda Hainley, of the Hendry County Sheriffs Office (HCSO), presents Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Training to Hendry County’s School Counselors.
HCSO discusses human trafficking with school counselors
LABELLE- On Friday, June 4, 2021, Sgt. Wanda Hainley, of the Hendry County Sheriffs Office (HCSO), presented Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Training to Hendry County’s School … more
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wood word block 2020 and graduation hat with small plant tree on coins money. Saving money for education or scholarship concepts. Conception of education fee, education expenses, school tuition cost.
Jan La Belle Scholarship helps Florida residents with disabilities with post-secondary dreams
FLORIDA- The Jan La Belle Scholarship Program was established in 2009 to provide a financial resource to Florida residents with disabilities who desire to pursue their personal and career goals … more
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The Prolific Learning Corp. Work Readiness graduates from Clewiston.
Local students graduate from Work Readiness Program
HENDRY COUNTY- This past week, Prolific Learning Corp. Summer Work Program participants, participated in a four day Work Readiness training. more
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