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The W. P. Franklin Lock and Dam, is located along the Caloosahatchee River, approximately 33 miles upstream of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers constructed the dam in 1965 for flood control, water control, prevention of salt-water intrusion, and navigation purposes. The Corps currently manages five locks along the 152-mile Okeechobee Waterway.
Corps increases lake releases to Caloosahatchee River
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will increase lake releases to the Caloosahatchee River on Dec. 3 more
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LABELLE -- Santa needs to look his best for the Christmas season. On Dec. 1, he stopped by  World Class Barbershop in LaBelle for a quick hair cut and a beard trim prior to get ready for a special appearance at this year's LaBelle Fire Department Annual Christmas Party on Friday, Dec. 2. [Courtesy photo]
Santa stops by for a trim
LABELLE -- Santa needs to look his best for the Christmas season. On Dec. 1, he stopped by  World Class Barbershop in LaBelle ... more
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Young drag racing phenom Victoria Beaner hopes to continue her winning ways on the track when she competes in the prestigious Christmas on the Coast Junior Drag Racing event Dec. 16-18 in Gulfport, Miss.
Young drag racer from Hendry County competes in Gulfport
Young drag racing phenom Victoria Beaner hopes to continue her winning ways on the track when she competes in the prestigious … more
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Clewiston Mayor Kristine Petersen receives a plaque of recognition for her years of service from Vice Mayor Greg Thompson at the Nov. 21 BOC meeting. Petersen served for nearly 10 years as commissioner, vice mayor and mayor, retiring her post at the meeting.
Clewiston mayor recognized for service
After serving the City of Clewiston for nearly 10 years as commissioner, vice mayor and mayor, Kristine Petersen stepped down … more
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Petition seeks endangered species protection for manatees
A petition filed in November with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service maintains it was an error to take... more
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Cowboys can be poets, too
Cowboy poetry is believed to have originated during long cattle drives. Making up songs, stories and poems... more
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The Marshall Tucker Band will perform at the 2023 Clewiston Sugar Festival.
Sugar Festival to feature Marshall Tucker Band
The 2023 Clewiston Sugar Festival  will feature the Marshall Tucker Band. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- This 1994 photo shows apprentice J. Taylor Marcus being taught about the plaiting of cow whips from whip maker George "Junior" Mills.
Whips are part of Florida cow hunter heritage
The crack of whip, echoing as loud as a gunshot across the Florida prairie, is part of Florida’s heritage. more
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The Franklin Lock is more than 40 miles from Moore Haven, where water from Lake Okeechobee enters the Caloosahatchee River.
Lake releases small part of Caloosahatchee River flow
Red tide in the Florida Gulf is fed by nutrients in runoff from all sources, according to a Nov. 4 media briefing... more
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Experts to share tips on salvaging family treasures
Florida survivors of Hurricane Ian can learn how to salvage storm-damaged household treasures... more
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Great Florida Cattle Drive registration deadline is Nov. 5
Ready to ride into history? There’s still time to sign up for the Great Florida Cattle Drive, set for Dec. 4-10. more
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L-R: Clewiston High School Assistant Principal Frederick Parantha, Barbara McLendon, Superintendent of Schools Michael Swindle. McLendon was recognized at the Nov. 1 Hendry County School Board meeting Nov. 1 for her 38 years of service. School board members l-r in the background: Paul Samerdyke, Jon Basquin, Vice Chair Dwayne Brown.
CHS Barbara McLendon retires after 38 years
Long-time Hendry School District employee Barbara McLendon received a standing ovation during the Hendry County School Board … more
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HCSO participates in Trunk or Treat
LABELLE -- Hendry County Sheriff's Office participated in  the Halloween Trunk or Treat event at Carlson United Methodist Church on Oct. 31. more
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Orange grove
Local citrus growers face devastating losses after Ian
South Florida citrus growers have been hit with a triple whammy after Hurricane Ian paid a visit Sept. 28 … more
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Elmira Johnson
LaBelle veteran places in top 10 of Ms. Veteran America®
Elmira Johnson, a LaBelle Navy veteran focused on helping other veterans in Hendry County, rated in the top 10 of the 2022 Ms. Veteran America®  … more
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The W. P. Franklin Lock and Dam, is located along the Caloosahatchee River, approximately 33 miles upstream of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers constructed the dam in 1965 for flood control, water control, prevention of salt-water intrusion, and navigation purposes. The Corps currently manages five locks along the 152-mile Okeechobee Waterway.
Water supply for dry season looks good
The high lake levels created by Hurricane Ian's heavy rainfall could provide beneficial water supply this winter. more
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The Franklin Lock is more than 40 miles from Moore Haven, where water from Lake Okeechobee enters the Caloosahatchee River.
Lake Okeechobee releases to Caloosahatchee are beneficial
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Jacksonville District will make releases from Lake Okeechobee to the Caloosahatchee Estuary starting Saturday ... more
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Elmira Johnson
Local veteran makes top 10 in Ms. Veteran America®
Elmira Johnson, a LaBelle Navy veteran focused on helping other veterans in Hendry County, rated in the top 10 of the 2022 … more
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Hendry County Sheriff’s Office Evidence Custodian Tonya Jennings took a few moments out of her busy day, to set up our Annual Fall Display. Sheriff Steve Whidden and Staff wish everyone a happy Fall Season.
Happy Fall!
Hendry County Sheriff’s Office Evidence Custodian Tonya Jennings set up the annual fall display. more
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Barron Library hosts holiday program
On Oct. 11, Barron Library had a bone-chilling good time ... more
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