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Hendry County Arrest Report

The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges by the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office...
Florida Highway Patrol

Motorcyclist killed in SR 29 crash

A motorcyclist was killed in a crash on State Road 29 at Morris Taylor Road on May 3, according to the Florida Highway Patrol ...

FWC officers patrol Lake Okeechobee area

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Division of Law Enforcement Weekly Report from April 12 - April 18...

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Help letter carriers to Stamp Out Hunger®

Saturday, May 11, marks the 32nd anniversary of one of America’s great days of giving ...

Centex announces Caloosa Cove, new community in LaBelle from low $300Ks

PulteGroup, one of the nation’s most recognized and trusted brands in homebuilding for 70 years...

LMS girls basket ball team recognized by county

Members of the LaBelle Middle School girls basketball team were recognized by the ...

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Agriculture
Blackberries are already known for their health benefits, and someday, they might provide even more antioxidants than the ones you buy...
The goal of the survey is to get ideas and feedback from various sectors...
Ready to pick your own blueberries or buy them at the grocery store? Florida’s blueberry season is here...

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Business Corner
Moving across town or the country requires time, patience, money, and, most importantly, trust.
This move represents a significant expansion of the organization’s footprint in the region...
TAMPA — Florida gas prices increased the past three days, erasing eight consecutive days of losses. The state average dropped from $3.64 per gallon to $3.48/g last week. It then rebounded nine …

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Top Trending Stories

The Second Bridge Group (SBG), a group of citizens formed to collect and share information about the proposed ...

LABELLE – Six million dollars for improvements to the LaBelle Fire Station and a firetruck, more than $12 million for the Port LaBelle Utility wastewater improvements, and $11 million for a …
The following individuals were arrested on felony or DUI charges by HCSO, CPD, FHP, FWC...
Wildlife & Environment
This project should improve native plant diversity, wildlife foraging opportunities and...
These meetings are designed to give the public an opportunity to interact directly...
Hendry Glades Audubon will be hosting its last program until September on Monday, May 13, at 7 p.m. ...
Warm temperatures and little water movement continue to set the stage of algal blooms in Florida lakes, rivers and canals.

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Government

The Hendry County Commission approved 5/0 the following consent agenda items during ...

Conflicting future land use plans and current zoning are causing major headaches for city ...
CLEWISTON – A Clewiston resident took issue with the Hendry County Commission during ...

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Schools

What began as a dream of bringing debate into the classroom was made into a reality   at LaBelle High School …

Congratulations to the 57 seniors from LaBelle High School and Clewiston High School ...
Mrs. McClinton put on another successful field day for prek through third!

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Sports
Three LMS student-athletes selected for girls All-Star basketball game
Mighty Mussels invite community to Open House event on April 2
Splash into license-free freshwater fishing weekend April 6 and 7

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Health

DCF Champions hosts Mental Health Awareness Month roundtable

Leaders from across the state joined together to highlight the considerable strides Florida...

Ensuring tomorrow with automated external defibrillators

More than 350,000 cardiac arrests occur outside of the hospital each year, according to the...
Lake Okeechobee north shore, photo taken March 17, 2024. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]

Lung Association releases ‘State of the Air’ report

The Glades area south of Lake Okeechobee enjoys some of the best air quality in the country...

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Entertainment

The FSW Theatre Program presents “Tartuffe”

Step into the world of Molière’s timeless masterpiece, “Tartuffe,” as the FSW Theatre Program presents...

Experience the vibrant rhythms of FSW’s Spring Concert Series

The Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) Music program is delighted to announce a rich lineup...
The Backtrack Blues Band

Highlands Hammock announces March Blues Concert

The Backtrack Blues Band will bring their original, upbeat electric blues...

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Opinion
When you put on something new, how does it make you feel? Sometimes, I feel special...
The state of Florida is known for being a peninsula with an 8,435.7 mile coastline, 7,800 lakes...
The most kneejerk Democrats and Republicans will vote for whoever their party nominates, but millions...

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Nation & World
Baptism highlights second day of convention at Hertz Arena

Thousands will look on as Caleb joins other congregants who will also be fully immersed in the baptismal pool...

Nurses fight conspiracy theories along with coronavirus

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State News

Smart & Safe Florida announces statewide Veterans Coalition

On Tuesday, April 23, the Smart & Safe Florida campaign launched its “Vets Vote #YesOn3” statewide Veterans Coalition...
The FWC Division of Law Enforcement received their Excelsior Recognition plaque at the Feb. 19-23, Florida Police Accreditation Conference. Pictured left to right: Sheriff Billy Woods of Marion County, Capt. Dana Russell, Col. Brian Smith, Accreditation Manager Elizabeth Kamerick, Lt. Richard Doricchi and Stacy Lehman, Executive Director of the Florida Accreditation Office.

FWC Division of Law Enforcement achieves highest level of accreditation

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Division of Law Enforcement...
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SBG wants bypass feasibility study for SR 29 improvements

A second public workshop for the SR 29 improvements from CR 80A (Cowboy ...

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