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Hendry County Bowl set for Oct. 30 as Tigers visit LaBelle

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Collaboratory opens applications for Community Impact Rural Micro Grant

Collaboratory is accepting applications until Nov. 12 for its Community Impact Rural Micro Grant program, which will award up to eight grants of $5,000 ...
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AAA: Saturday Halloween raises the stakes for road safety

Halloween brings added dangers to the road every year, but AAA warns motorists...
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Halloween health hazards parents may be overlooking

The scariest part of Halloween may not be the haunted houses, horror movies, or spooky costumes ...

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Observed from: Okeechobee County Airport
Light Rain, 70 °F
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 70. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. … Get the full forecast
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Police/Fire
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FDC reaffirms commitment to public safety during Halloween

As families across Florida prepare to celebrate Halloween, the FDC, in partnership with state and local law enforcement agencies, is taking proactive measures...
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Trooper seriously injured after driver fails to move over in active work zone

The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash that occurred on Tuesday, October 27 ...
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Hendry County Arrest Report

The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges by......

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Entertainment
The Seminole Tribe of Florida’ Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum proudly announces the return...
Below is a list of events taking place in Clewiston, Sebring, Avon Park and Lake Placid.
On April 14 at the Seminole Okalee Indian Village, attendees can witness the Ameyal Mexican Cultural ...

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Hurricane News
When Floridians prepare for hurricane season, most people think about batteries, flashlights, bottled water and plywood.
The USACE, Jacksonville District, marked a significant milestone with the ribbon cutting of a new hurricane-hardened lock control building...
Hurricane season requires preparation even though weather is unpredictable. Meteorologists do their best to forecast ...

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Sports
Anglers pose with replica mounts of TrophyCatch Hall of Fame bass. [Photo courtesy FWC]

Celebrate the year’s biggest bass at FWC’s TrophyCatch Hall of Fame Ceremony

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) TrophyCatch program is recognizing the top eight bass ...
Lionfish are an invasive species with the potential to negatively impact native wildlife and habitats. A single female lionfish can release as many as 30,000 eggs every four days, enabling lionfish populations to grow rapidly, and outcompete native species for food and habitat. [Photo courtesy FWC]

FWC Lionfish Challenge sets a new standard

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) annual Lionfish Challenge has come to an end, achieving record participation ...
Chauncy Cobb runs in for a touchdown in the Xbox Bowl. [Photo courtesy Carla Wehmeyer]

Former Clewiston Tiger Cobb leads Arkansas State in receptions

Former Clewiston Tiger Chauncy Cobb leads the Arkansas State Red Wolves with 25 receptions through five games.
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TrophyCatch launches season 15 with new challenges and prizes

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) TrophyCatch program is celebrating 15 seasons...
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Football around the lake this week: Oct. 2

Glades Central and Glades Day were the only area teams to win last week, and the Raiders did it in a big way with a 60-0 shutout to open district play. Okeechobee is headed into Homecoming Week this week.

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Human Interest
Darlene Bass with her husband Keith.[Photo courtesy Darlene Bass]

Having survived two bouts of breast cancer, Darlene Bass is a fighter

Darlene Bass is a fighter and describes herself as an overachiever. Unfortunately, her body is overachieving in the wrong direction.
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Young heroes offer inspiration and great hope

The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes , a national award that recognizes inspiring, public-spirited young people, announces its 2026 winners.
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Ten Florida children lost to drowning since the Fourth of July

Disability Advocacy & Support Specialists (DASS) is urging Florida families and community recreational programs…

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Business
What is the Florida Cottage Food Law and how can I become an entrepreneur? Do I need to register my business name or pay taxes ...
On Oct. 28, Lykes Bros. Inc. announced that President, Chief Executive Officer and Board Member Johnnie P. James Jr. will retire ...
As artificial intelligence continues to rapidly reshape the world around us, including the grocery...

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Traffic & Road Work
Hendry County Road Watch Report for week Nov. 1-17

S.R. 29 (Bridge Street) LaBelle Drawbridge over the Caloosahatchee River: The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) continues to monitor the LaBelle Drawbridge ...

Temporary turn lane closures at U.S. 27 (S.R. 25/S.R. 80) and Olympia Street

Hendry County Road Watch Report for week beginning Oct. 25

AAA: More than one-third of drivers fail to slow down or move over

AAA: Rising oil prices could push Florida gas prices higher

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Health
OKEECHOBEE – Okeechobee County was under flood watch most of Sunday as some parts of the county received more than 8 inches of rainfall in less than 24 hours. As the flood waters recede, …
For millions of Americans, GLP-1 medications have become an important tool for managing diabetes...

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Agriculture
A close-up of pasture mealybugs on sugarcane. [Photo by Suzie Linn., UF/IFAS]

Researchers secure USDA-NIFA Rapid Response grant to address pasture mealybug invading sugarcane

University of Florida researchers have secured $200,000 in federal funding to combat the invasive pasture mealybug, an emerging threat ...
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USDA announces $65 million in innovative projects that help farmers improve operations and conserve natural resources

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $65 million in 34 Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) projects ...

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Wildlife & Environment
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FWC seeking public feedback on draft documents for the Key silverside and limpkin

  The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is seeking public input on two separate draft Species Conservation Measures and Permitting Guidelines (Guidelines) for the limpkin ( …
This photo is of tricolored bats. [Photo by Lisa Smith/ FWC]

Support bat conservation by learning about safe and proper bat exclusions

It’s the time of year when we celebrate bats! These unique flying mammals are not only interesting ...

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Opinion
In 1970, a middle-aged American man’s first sign of heart disease was, all too often, his last.
When Americans are injured in combat, we have a responsibility to make sure they receive the benefits...
AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor answers questions about Social Security.

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