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Volunteers worked all day in the hot sun to remove invasive plants on Lake Okeechobee.
FWC thanks volunteers for helping with Lake O research project
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) thanks volunteers who helped remove invasive plants on Lake Okeechobee near Bird Island. more
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An algal bloom was visible in the St. Lucie Canal on May 5.
No releases to St. Lucie from Lake O; Releases to Caloosahatchee stay at 2,000 cfs.
JACKSONVILLE – This summer could bring more and larger algal blooms on Lake Okeechobee, according to Col. Andrew Kelly, commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville … more
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Pictured Left to right are Eric Reyes (Valedictorian), Jose Jimenez (Salutatorian), Sarah Snow, Alyssa Harrell, and Kyla Miller.
LaBelle High School Class of 2021 Top Five Honor Graduates
LaBelle High School is pleased to announce the Class of 2021’s Valedictorian -Eric Reyes, and Salutatorian, Jose Jimenez. … more
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Some annual Florida festivals canceled, others go on
The Sugar Festival was canceled. Black Gold Jubilee went on as planned. more
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A Blue Heron wades in Lake Okeechobee near the pier at the Cliff Betts Jr., Lakeside Recreation Area.
Corps stops releases from lake to St. Lucie River
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will stop sending water from Lake Okeechobee to the St. Lucie on April 10. more
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The corps measures the flow at Franklin Lock on the Caloosahatchee River.
Corps to reduce releases to Caloosahatchee River starting April 3
The Army Corps of Engineers will reduce flows from Lake Okeechobee to the St. Lucie and Caloosahatchee Rivers on April 3. more
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Governor Ron DeSantis announces new eligibility guidelines for COVID-19 Vaccinations
On March 25, Governor Ron DeSantis announced new eligibility guidelines for COVID-19 vaccinations in Florida. Beginning Monday, March 29, all individuals age 40... more
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Sugarcane has been grown in Florida since the late 1760s. The ‘Glades’ area of South Florida recently marked the 90th annual sugar cane harvest for the farms south of Lake Okeechobee.
U.S. Sugar to expand domestic sugar production, acquires sugar refinery in Georgia
U.S. Sugar has reached an agreement to purchase a sugar refinery in Georgia. more
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Okeechobee's Trail of Hope Rescue has puppies galore
OKEECHOBEE – If you’re in the market for some puppy love, check out the Trail of Hope rescue in Okeechobee. more
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Couple shares COVID-19 vaccine experience
After months of uncertainty, fear and ever-changing information during the early pandemic days, many have breathed a collective sigh... more
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The Florida Clamshell orchid, with its purple, erect lip and flattened pseudobulb resembles no other species.
Rare, endangered Florida orchid spotted in Hendry County
A rare and endangered orchid, previously only thought to only exist in a handful of parks and reserves - has been spotted in Hendry County. more
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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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The circles indicate where ASR well clusters may be located. The circles are much larger than the actual footprint for the clusters. The ASRs can be built on land the state already owns.
Corps might consider removing most expensive piece of Lake Okeechobee Watershed Restoration Project
Could changes to the LOWRP cut costs and expedite the project while preserving most of the water storage capacity? more
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UF scientists look to space to help ranchers on earth
A University of Florida scientist is leading a project to develop a tool — based on data from satellites - that ranchers can use to improve their pasture and grazing management... more
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The Concrete Slurry Machine injects the grout into the prepared ground and mixes it with the soil.
Round-the-clock construction to start on cutoff wall near Lakeport on Monday
Lakeport residents will see lights on the dike at night starting Monday, Feb. 22 as round-the-clock construction gets underway more
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A herd of cattle stand ready to visit someone’s front yard.
Cattle drive fundraiser through LaBelle
The PTO at Country Oaks Elementary School has come up with a truly unique fundraiser. more
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Nancy Cantu graciously accepts the award for Hendry County School District’s Employee of the Year.
Hendry County School District’s employee of the year
HENDRY COUNTY - The Hendry County School District (HCSD) had many well deserved, hardworking, support staff more
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Pictured in the back row from left to right are: Sue Wild, Emylee Hull, and Naima Mailliard. Front row from left to right are: Jenny McClain, Kyla Miller, and Jackie Wilkins.
FCT presents “Beehive: The ‘60s Musical”
LABELLE — The Firehouse Theatre Inc. production, “Beehive: The ‘60s Musical”, is all about big voices with big hairdos. more
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ORTONA – The Ortona Lock, shown in this photo from 2018, is on the Caloosahatchee River.
Port Mayaca lock closure for electrical maintenance
There is a scheduled closure at Port Mayaca lock and dam. This closure is to support electrical maintenance being done on March 1. more
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SFWMD Governing Board awards final contract to build wetland component of the EAA Reservoir project
WEST PALM BEACH -- The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) Governing Board has awarded the final contract needed to build the Stormwater Treatment Area (STA) component of the EAA … more
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