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The topic of state-approved reading materials in Hendry County schools came up for discussion during the March 7 regular Hendry County School Board meeting.
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By C. M. Schmidlkofer
Lake Okeechobee News | 3/10/23 |
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Municipal elections are happening across Florida this spring, offering important chances for many of Florida’s 14.3 million registered ...
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3/2/23
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High-density housing is coming to Hendry County after the Hendry County BOCC approved in a 5-0 vote to change 74.94 acres ...
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By C. M. Schmidlkofer
Caloosa Belle Independent | 3/1/23 |
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The Hendry County Board of County Commissioners debated over two applicants for the open county attorney position.
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By C. M. Schmidlkofer
Caloosa Belle Independent | 2/17/23 |
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The Hendry County Commission approved in a 5-0 vote to ratify an application for federal grant assistance for apron reconstruction at Airglades Airport.
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By C. M. Schmidlkofer
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/16/23 |
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A proposed tire recycling facility along E. Lincoln Ave. and Kendy Blvd. was narrowly approved by the City of LaBelle commission ...
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By C. M. Schmidlkofer
Caloosa Belle Independent | 2/15/23 |
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The Florida High School Athletic Association called a special meeting in response to backlash from after they recommended mandatory questions about high school girls' periods.
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By Richard Marion
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/10/23 |
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Southwest Ag Service, Inc., a land-clearing and excavation service in LaBelle, received approval from the Hendry County Board of ...
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By C. M. Schmidlkofer
Caloosa Belle Independent | 1/27/23 |
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The Hendry County BOCC approved in a 5-0 several consent agenda items during its Jan. 24 meeting in LaBelle, including a ...
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By C. M. Schmidlkofer
Caloosa Belle Independent | 1/25/23 |
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In honor of Human Trafficking Awareness Month, the Hendry County Clerk of Court Kimberley Barrineau and her entire staff...
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1/24/23
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The LaBelle commission addressed remedying a consent order during its Jan. 12 meeting from the Florida Department of Environmental ...
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By C. M. Schmidlkofer
Caloosa Belle Independent | 1/19/23 |
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The City of LaBelle is still tweaking its plans to allow food trucks at Barron Park, with the most recent adjustment being approved …
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By C. M. Schmidlkofer
Caloosa Belle Independent | 1/17/23 |
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Chance Harper, a Clewiston High School freshman, won a college scholarship at Incubate Debate's fourth annual Winter Debate Institute ...
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1/5/23
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On Dec. 16, 2022, Governor Ron DeSantis signed two bills following the special session that took place that week. Governor DeSantis signed …
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1/2/23
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On Dec. 28, 2022, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Maruchi Azorin, Melissa Stone, and Maria Wells to the …
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1/2/23
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The Hendry County Board of County Commissioners decided to make a change to its MSBU (Municipal Services Benefit Unit) in relation ...
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By C. M. Schmidlkofer
Caloosa Belle Independent | 12/16/22 |
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With new Hendry County Commissioner Emory Howard sworn in for District 2, the Hendry County BOCC’s first order of business …
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By C. M. Schmidlkofer
Caloosa Belle Independent | 12/16/22 |
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LABELLE -- The Hendry County Attorney Search Committee will convene a meeting starting at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 20 ...
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12/14/22
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![This August 1958 photo shows rocket engine test stands at Apix, Florida. [Photo courtesy Florida Memory Project]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20221214-101916-APIX%203.jpg)
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According to government records, Apix, Fla. was platted for 7,000 homes and had a census population. It was all a lie ...
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/14/22 |
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The City of LaBelle is moving forward with fees for overnight docking at the LaBelle City Dock.
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By C. M. Schmidlkofer
Caloosa Belle Independent | 12/14/22 |