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Katrina Elsken
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9/22/20
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Two of Collier County’s three airports have received new grants for improvements.
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Special to the Immokalee Bulletin
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9/20/20
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LABELLE – This year has had many disappointments, including cancellations of some of LaBelle’s favorite annual events and gatherings. LaBelle Relay for Life was one of those events. Cancer …
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Danika J Fornear
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9/16/20
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Caloosa Belle/Danika J. Fornear: Linda Tripp is one of several women in Hendry County who has stepped up to run for office. LABELLE — Record numbers of women ran for political office in 2018, and …
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Danika J Fornear
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9/12/20
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Submitted photo: Alfie Oakes, who has filed a lawsuit regarding the mask mandate, speaks to the Collier County Commissioners about ending the mandate. On Thursday, September 3, Collier County …
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Danika J Hopper
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9/4/20
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Immokalee Bulletin/Danika J. Fornear: IMMOKALEE — A thrilling helicopter operation demonstration had armed men rappelling onto the roof of a decommissioned maximum-security prison during the …
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Danika J Hopper
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9/3/20
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LaBelle - Barron Park has been riddled with problems from broken sinks in the bathrooms to graffiti scrawled across benches and signs. A memorial that is being constructed in Barron Park, in honor …
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Danika J Fornear
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8/31/20
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Each year, Americans mark the end of summer with the Labor Day holiday weekend, a time to celebrate the hard work and many accomplishments of our country. Friends and families eagerly await pool …
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Special to the Caloosa Belle
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8/30/20
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Immokalee — Since the COVID19 pandemic has begun, phone calls have skyrocketed to Mental Health hotlines. You might wonder who in our community is stepping up to level the curve? Pace Center for …
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Special to the Immokalee Bulletin
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8/28/20
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NAPLES – For the eighth consecutive year, The Immokalee Foundation (TIF) has earned the statewide Gold Level of Excellence Award from Take Stock in Children, the acclaimed scholarship and …
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Special to the Immokalee Bulletin
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8/23/20
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LABELLE — The Aug. 18 primary election had a 30.04% voter turnout in Hendry County. Of the 18,346 registered voters in Hendry County, 5,511 voted.
In the Hendry County Sheriff Republican …
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Special to the Caloosa Belle
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8/19/20
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Full-time Collier County residents behind on certain basic living payments due to the economic challenges presented by COVID-19 may qualify for one-time emergency assistance through the …
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Special to the Immokalee Bulletin
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8/19/20
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Special to the Caloosa Belle/UF/IFAS: Cane toads are considered a toxic invasive species.
Lake Okeechobee area residents have recently reported finding cane or marine toads in their yards. …
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Katrina Elsken
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8/14/20
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IMMOKALEE – Collier County’s Immokalee Branch Library located at 417 N. First Street, Immokalee, Florida 34142, will reopen with limited hours and limited services on Monday, August …
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Special to the Immokalee Bulletin
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8/12/20
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The COVID-19 pandemic has been connected with an increase in people keeping backyard chickens, which in turn is believed to be connected to an increase in salmonella outbreaks.
According to a …
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Katrina Elsken
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8/10/20
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TALLAHASSEE — The July 29 meeting of the Florida Blue Green Algae Task Force tackled the questions of how to educate the public about the toxins that may be present in algae blooms, and how …
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Katrina Elsken
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8/9/20
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Courtesy photo/UF/IFAS: Shukla checks out phosphorus levels in a farm pond.
By Brad Buck,bradbuck@ufl.eduSpecial to the Immokalee Bulletin
IMMOKALEE, - Recycle phosphorus while it’s still …
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Special to the Immokalee Bulletin
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8/8/20
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Submitted photo: A tomato showing signs of the crippling disease called bacterial spot.
By Brad BuckSpecial to the Immokalee BulletinA destructive disease known as bacterial spot can ruin …
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Special to the Immokalee Bulletin
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8/1/20
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Floridians are being warned about suspicious, unsolicited packages of seeds received through the mail that appear to be coming from China. As of July 28, at least 631 Floridians have reported …
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Special to the Immokalee Bulletin
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7/30/20
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From speaking out about the safety of our children and teachers, to encouraging people to vote, awareness campaigns have changed since the pandemic has threatened our health and safety. Activism …
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Danika J Fornear
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7/25/20
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