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FSW’s Saturday Scholars: Success-Simplified
Recognizing the growing demand for a seamless blend of work and education... more
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Civic Park practice fields to get lighting
Hendry County Commissioner Ramon Iglesias wants to get lighting at Civic ... more
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Bid accepted for community signage, grant funding approved for fire departments
A Fort Myers design company was awarded a project to install new ground ... more
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Interlocal concurrency agreement signed
The City of LaBelle was the latest to sign a new interlocal agreement ... more
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LaBelle to continue with four-day workweek for maintenance workers
Maintenance employees at the City of LaBelle have been enjoying four-day ... more
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LaBelle moves closer to limiting recreational parking on residential properties
City of LaBelle commissioners conducted a first read of an amendment that will ... more
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Betty Osceola of the Miccosukee Tribe of Florida posted this image on social media, urging the public to call the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at 904-232-2568 or email CESAJ-CC@usace.army.mil to urge them to open the water control structures under the Tamiami Trail. [Courtesy photo]
USACE receives approval to flow more water under Tamiami Trail
Conditions for the water conservation areas (WCAs) south of Lake Okeechobee are improving ... more
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LABELLE -- A concerned citizen sent photos of the Barron Library Banned Books Week to City Commissioner Hugo Vargas.
Barron Library changes policy to protect youngest patrons
A Barron Library book display last month was discussed during the LaBelle City .... more
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Country Oaks VPK students enjoy family lunch
LABELLE -- VPK students at Country Oaks Elementary School enjoyed a  Thanksgiving Family Lunch on Nov. 14. For more photos, see the school's Facebook page. more
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LABELLE -- Ms. Gomez is LaBelle Elementary School Teacher of the Year. [Photo courtesy LaBelle Elementary School]
Gomez honored as LES Teacher of the Year
LABELLE -- LaBelle Elementary School recently announced their 2023-24 Teacher of the Year is Ms. Gomez. more
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LABELLE -- Country Oaks Elementary School Teacher of the Year is Mrs. Vasquez. [Photo courtesy Country Oaks Elementary School]
Country Oaks Elementary names Teacher and Support Person of the Year
LABELLE -- Country Oaks Elementary School recently announced the school's Teacher of the Year and Support Person of the Year. more
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Unpopular Beck development approved by city
The City of LaBelle Commission voted 5-0 to approve a proposed ordinance ... more
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Dry October brings some relief to Lake O and WCAs
Lake Okeechobee is slowly receding, edging down below 16 feet above sea level, thanks... more
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VPK students visit LaBelle Fire Department
On Nov. 10, Country Oaks Elementary School VPK students enjoyed a visit to the LaBelle Fire Department. more
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MOORE HAVEN -- The Glades County Courthouse participated in Operation Green Light to honor veterans.
Operation Green Light honors veterans
Area buildings are lit up in green to show support for veterans ... more
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Barron Library is ready with a Toys for Tots collection box for toys for Hendry County Families with Children and Youth 0-18 years old.
Library collecting Toys for Tots
LABELLE -- Barron Library is ready with a Toys for Tots collection box for toys for Hendry County children ,,, more
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School board elects new chairperson and vice chair
The Hendry County School Board has a new chairperson and vice chair ... more
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FDOT proposes LaBelle downtown traffic plan
LaBelle bypass and SR 29 improvements discussed
FDOT, Hendry County Commission and LaBelle Commission held a public meeting about proposed improvements Oct. 26 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.
El Niño could bring rainy 'dry' season
“The dry season is upon us, and we are seeing water levels receding,” said Major Cory Bell of USACE ... 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 and about 43 miles downstream of the Julian Keen Jr. Lock at Moore Haven, where the river meets Lake Okeechobee. 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.
Dry season likely to bring little relief to high lake level
Florida’s dry season has started, but Lake Okeechobee has little chance of recovery... more
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