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Clewiston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center residents remain in other facilities after roof collapse

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Police/Fire

FDOT takes bold action to save lives with innovative campaign

Every day, approximately 8 people die and 49 more are seriously injured...

Hendry County burn ban lifted

The burn ban on unregulated outdoor fires in Hendry County has been lifted...

Clewiston men charged with narcotics possession

In the early morning hours of Wednesday, May 24, 2023, while on routine patrol....

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Habitat for Humanity raises over $379,000 for Women Build

Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties recently concluded its 13th successful season of Women Build...

Food trucks visit Barron Park

LABELLE -- The LaBelle Downtown Revitalization Corporation  will host food truck visits in Barron Park in June.

Today’s ‘Let’s Talk about Mental Health’ event has been cancelled

The “Let’s Talk about Mental Health” event scheduled for this evening, Wednesday, May 31 at 4-6:30 p.m.

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Agriculture
Just because a tree looks a bit odd or damaged, that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s going to topple during a tropical storm or hurricane...
Citrus growers in Florida’s “River” production region along the Indian River Lagoon develop unsurpassed flavor...
University of Florida researchers are working to identify genes that influence horses’ tendency to react to these “spooky” plastic bags.

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Business Corner
This year, Floridians can enjoy summer savings all season long thanks to the new...
Florida gas prices increased slightly last week as an estimated 2.1 million Floridians were forecast to take a road trip...
A Hendry County contractor asked county officials to continue offering specialty licenses for trades not regulated at the state level ...

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LABELLE -- In the early morning hours of Thursday, June 1, 2023, Hendry County deputies became involved in a high-speed chase ...

On Tuesday, May 23, 2023, Hendry County Deputies responded to the area of Neighborly Road in central Hendry County. 
As the summer heats up, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection is tracking algae blooms all over the state.
Wildlife & Environment
Nutrients from septic tanks feed algae blooms. …
Black bears are generally not aggressive but, like any wild animal, if they feel threatened...
Drowning is preventable, and the State of Florida works to educate Floridians and visitors on safe recreation...
The Florida Department of Health in Glades has issued a Health Alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algal toxins in the Caloosahatchee River.

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Government

Florida ranks #7 on the states list of dog attacks with 220 incidents.

After constituents complained to the Hendry County Commission during its May 16 meeting about the county’s ...
Eight months ago, the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office asked the county commission for funding to hire 19 new deputies it desperately needed.

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Schools

LABELLE -- The Hendry County School District has completed its rebranding and is pleased to share its new logo.

Registration for Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) is now open for the 2023-2024 school year....
Some Hendry County School District students will be graduating this week from the Digital Academy of Florida (DAOF) ...

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Sports
LaBelle Elementary presents PE Sportsmanship Awards
Three LHS seniors sign letters of intent to colleges
Cane Field is in bad shape, says school board

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Health

FDOH encourages a safe and health Memorial Day Weekend

Awareness of the basic principles of water safety, combined with knowledge...
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Area Agency on Aging celebrates serving SWFL for 45 years

The Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida recently honored community partners...

Silver Sneakers program means free gym memberships for many seniors

Looking for a senior gym discount?  SilverSneakers many of those on Medicare free access to multiple gyms and fitness centers.

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Entertainment

Take your kids to see ‘Rumpelstiltskin, Private Eye’

Rumpelstiltskin is hired, along with his sidekick Ugly Duckling, to solve a recent rash of crimes...

Here Come the Mummies comes to Immokalee!

Gold Entertainment is pleased to announce the funky undead band of 5000 year old mummies...

Annual Plant Sale and Strawberry Shortcake Festival set March 11

Gardeners and strawberry connoisseurs make their way to Alva by car, boat or bicycle to purchase healthy living plants...

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Opinion
Easter is behind us. Jesus has returned to heaven. And He has sent His Holy Spirit to be with us forever.
Eating together as a family seems to have disappeared for many. For some, it’s because...
Sierra Club Florida Stands with NAACP, LULAC, the Human Rights Campaign, the Florida Immigrant Coalition, and Equality Florida....

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Thousands gather to mark Srebrenica massacre, bury victims

SREBRENICA, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — Thousands of people converged on the eastern Bosnian town of Srebrenica Monday to mark the 27th anniversary of Europe’s only acknowledged genocide since the …

New coronavirus mutant raises concerns in India and beyond

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President Biden approves Major Disaster Declaration for Florida

WASHINGTON — FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Florida to supplement state and local recovery efforts …
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Crocodiles make comeback in Florida

VERO BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Say the word crocodile and many people think of Australia, the Amazon or even those National Geographic specials showing huge reptiles ambushing wildebeests crossing …

Early prescription refills permitted under State of Emergency

Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 22-219, expanding the State of Emergency statewide....

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