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Hendry County approves zoning variance for Southwest Ag Service, Inc.
Southwest Ag Service, Inc., a land-clearing and excavation service in LaBelle, received approval from the Hendry County Board of ... more
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Harlem Academy to benefit from grant money
The Hendry County BOCC approved in a 5-0 several consent agenda items during its Jan. 24 meeting in LaBelle, including a ... more
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Hendry County Clerk of Court staff fights against human trafficking
In honor of Human Trafficking Awareness Month, the Hendry County Clerk of Court Kimberley Barrineau and her entire staff... more
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LaBelle to pay FDEP penalties for wastewater treatment violations
The LaBelle commission addressed remedying a consent order during its Jan. 12 meeting from the Florida Department of Environmental ... more
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Food truck discussions continue at LaBelle
The City of LaBelle is still tweaking its plans to allow food trucks at Barron Park, with the most recent adjustment being approved … more
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CHS freshman Chance Harper won a college scholarship at Incubate Debate's fourth annual Winter Debate Institute at Broward College Jan. 3
CHS freshman wins college scholarship at Incubate Debate event
Chance Harper, a Clewiston High School freshman, won a college scholarship at Incubate Debate's fourth annual Winter Debate Institute ... more
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Governor Ron DeSantis
Governor signs disaster relief and property insurance bills
On Dec. 16, 2022, Governor Ron DeSantis signed two bills following the special session that took place that week. Governor DeSantis signed … more
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Governor appoints three to commission on women
On Dec. 28, 2022, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Maruchi Azorin, Melissa Stone, and Maria Wells to the … more
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County commission to revisit MSBU fees, approves changes to county parking
The Hendry County Board of County Commissioners decided to make a change to its MSBU (Municipal Services Benefit Unit) in relation ... more
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Hendry County Commission reviews board assignments
With new Hendry County Commissioner Emory Howard sworn in for District 2, the Hendry County BOCC’s first order of business … more
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Hendry County seeks new county attorney
LABELLE  -- The Hendry County Attorney Search Committee will convene a meeting starting at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 20 ... more
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This August 1958 photo shows rocket engine test stands at Apix, Florida. [Photo courtesy Florida Memory Project]
Apix, Fla.: Fictional town was cover for government experiment
According to government records, Apix, Fla. was platted for 7,000 homes and had a census population. It was all a lie ... more
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LABELLE -- The LaBelle Marina on the Caloosahatchee River will start charging for overnight docking in 2023.
LaBelle marina to charge for overnight docking
The City of LaBelle is moving forward with fees for overnight docking at the LaBelle City Dock. more
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Is the U.S. ready for a new political party?
Does the United States need a new political party? A group of former Democrats and Republicans think so. more
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Hendry County Commissioner Darrell Harris was recognized by the commission Nov. 15 for 22 years of service. L-R: Chairwoman Emma Byrd, Vice Chair Mitchell Wills, Commissioner Darrell Harris and Commissioner Karson Turner.
Hendry County Commissioner Darrell Harris retires post after 22 years
Hendry County Commissioner Darrell Harris was recognized by his fellow commissioners during his final county commission … more
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Parking, code violations discussed at Clewiston BOC
Clewiston Police Chief Thomas Lewis promised residents and the Clewiston Board of Commissioners to have patrol officers keep a close eye … 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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Kristine Petersen was recognized by the City of Clewiston for her years of service as city commissioner and as mayor at the Nov. 21 Clewiston BOC meeting. From l-r: City Manager Randy Martin, Commissioners James Pittman, Hillary Hyslope, new Commissioner Barbara Edmonds, Kristine Petersen, Vice Mayor Greg Thompson and Commissioner Mali Gardner.
Three sworn in at Clewiston BOC, Mayor retires
The City of Clewiston Board of Commissioners made a transformation during the Nov. 21 commission meeting with the retirement … more
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Tire recycling facility proposed in LaBelle
LABELLE – A tire recycling business is proposed on a 16-acre property south of E. Lincoln Avenue ... more
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Four-story hotel proposed in LaBelle
A Holiday Inn is planned in LaBelle on State Road 80, east of Tractor Supply ... more
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