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Lake O level hits 12 feet

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Community

Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties hosts 2025 Women Build Kickoff Party

On March 13, over 220 guests gathered in support of Habitat’s local home-building efforts for female-led households.

New K9s United specialty license plate now available

K9s United, a national nonprofit dedicated to advocating for and supporting law enforcement canines...

Thousands enjoy beautiful day at Sugar Festival

CLEWISTON -- The 2025 Sugar Festival drew thousands of people to Clewiston's Civic Park March 14 and 15.

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Current conditions

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Sunny, with a high near 86. East southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Get the full forecast

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Police/Fire

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...

The Auto Club Group & Sister Accord Foundation offer resources for solo, women travelers

AAA – The Auto Club Group teamed up with the Sister Accord Foundation to offer “Safety in Sisterhood” – a resource for women and …

Hendry County Arrest Report

The following individuals were arrested on felony or DUI charges by HCSO, CPD, FHP, FWC, and DOC...

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Entertainment

Clewiston Museum to host Okeechobee Cattleman Brad Phares

Okeechobee rancher, author, businessman, artist, and cowboy Brad Phares will be in Clewiston to present...

Brighton Field Day highlights Seminole culture

BRIGHTON – Seminole traditions were highlighted at the Brighton Fields Days, Feb. 13-16 at Brighton Seminole Reservation in Glades County.

New casino and hotel opens on Brighton Reservation

Seminole Tribe Medicine Man and Rainmaker Bobby Henry offered a solemn traditional blessing …

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Government

- USPS to celebrate 250th anniversaries of Army, Navy, and Marine Corps with commemorative stamps
  
  The U.S. Postal Service to proudly unveil three individual commemorative stamps honoring the 250th anniversaries
- Hendry commissioners balk at price tag for concession stand
  
  A proposed $2.5 million concession building for Forrey Park sparked debate at the April 8 meeting of the Hendry County Board of County …
- April is Fair Housing Month
  
  Hendry County Commissioners have recognized April as Fair Housing Month in Hendry County.

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Hurricane News

WM contributes $1 million to support hurricane relief efforts

WM is focused on helping communities thrive, and over the last several weeks, its teams across the Southeast U.S.

USPS issues statement on Florida 2 operations and hurricane recovery

Hurricanes Helene and Milton were catastrophic natural disasters that have disrupted services...

FEMA issues initial public notices for FL historic properties, floodplains and wetlands

Public notices have been posted on the FEMA website describing available FEMA assistance and proposed FEMA-funded actions...

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Lake Okeechobee

Navigating through Central & Southern Florida’s interconnected waterways

The South Florida Water Management District (District) operates and maintains 11 navigational locks...

USACE reduces flow from Lake O to Caloosahatchee

As the level of Lake Okeechobee continues to recede, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will reduce freshwater flow from the lake ...

Lake level slowly receding

Lake Okeechobee continues to recede. On April 9, the Big O was 12.34 inches above sea level, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).

Lake level drops to 12.53 feet above sea level

Lake Okeechobee was at 12.53 feet above sea level on April 3 ...

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reduces releases under Recovery Operations

USACE Jacksonville District began reducing releases under Lake Okeechobee Recovery Operations...

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Sports

CLEWISTON -- Curtis Lewis and Steve Fairtrace won the Roland Martin Marine Center Series tournament on April 5 & 6 on Lake Okeechobee. [Courtesy photo]

Lewis and Fairtrace win Roland Martin Marine Series Qualifier

The Roland Martin Marine Center Series presented by HUK kicked off the 2025 season on April 5th and 6th...

FWC announces winners of 2025 Florida State Fish Art Contest

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), in collaboration with Wildlife Forever, is eager...

The CHS Tiger wrestling program made back-to-back appreances in the state tournment the last two seasons. [Photo courtesy CHS Wrestling]

Tigers to host first wrestling banquet

The Clewiston High School wrestling team is set to host their first ever team banquet this month.

Application period for Atlantic red snapper exempted fishing permits opens April 4

FWC will begin accepting applications for the fourth quarter of the Atlantic Red Snapper Exempted Fishing Permits on April 4.

FWC announces winners of Pink Bass Rewards

Two lucky anglers who caught Pink Tagged bass in TrophyCatch Season 12 were recently recognized and rewarded for their achievements!

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Being tough on crime includes addressing child abuse

News outlets obsess over shocking, high-profile crimes -- from murders to violent carjackings.

Hendry County News April 2025

Schools

WSE students visit aquarium

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Schools

WSE students visit aquarium

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Human Interest

Scottsdale man works to create children’s hospices across country

When Ryan Cottor was eight months old, his parents learned he wasn’t just a late bloomer when it comes to motor skills.

Palm Beach State College reopened Friday, Oct. 11

College operations resumed Friday, Oct. 11.

Jessica Leon, founder of the Horatio Leon, Jr., Water Safety Program, travelled to Tallahassee to promote her water safety initiatives. [Photo courtesy Jessica Leon]

LaBelle resident fights for water safety measures

In a state known for year-round water activities, it seems ironic that Florida leads the ...

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Business

AAA: Florida gas prices are moving lower again

Florida gas prices are moving lower again. The state average rose 2 cents early last week, then dropped 10 cents in the past four days.

AAA: Crude oil prices fall to 4-year lows

Florida gas prices shot up early last week, but were back on the downward trend through the weekend.

AAA: Florida gas prices bounce back

Florida gas prices seesawed again last week. After falling to a 15-month low of $2.96 per gallon last Monday...

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Traffic & Road Work

Hendry County Road Watch Report for week beginning April 13

Change the date) Road Watch report for Hendry County for the week of Sunday, April 13. Motorists are reminded...

Hendry County Road Watch Report for week of April 6-12

Hendry County Road Watch Report for week of March 23-29

AAA: Florida’s average gas price is 3 cents more than last week

Hendry County Road Watch Report for week of March 16-22

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Health

FDOH reminds residents to vaccinate pets

The Florida Department of Health is warning residents to vaccinate their pets and avoid contact with wild and stray animals.

The hidden threat to care for the Down syndrome community

When my son was born with Down syndrome, I learned quickly that the smallest details of medical care...

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Agriculture

UF/IFAS entomologist fights for Florida’s crops against costly pests

Behind every fresh head of lettuce and pepper on your plate, there’s a team of scientists working tirelessly...

Xingbo Wu, plant breeder and geneticist at the UF/IFAS Tropical Research and Education Center (TREC), is the principal investigator conducting research to establish domestic vanilla cultivation at TREC’s Homestead facility since 2022. Here he is at the TREC vanilla greenhouse.

UF/IFAS to host free online workshop on vanilla cultivation

Aspiring vanilla growers and seasoned agriculturalists in Florida, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands are invited...

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Wildlife & Environment

MS Terrapin, a terrapin found by surveyors in the Florida Panhandle.

Citizen scientists help researchers protect keystone species

Range maps for diamondback terrapins – a type of vulnerable aquatic turtle species...

Earth Day 2025: Water’s got you covered!

While the month of April might be best known for “showers that bring May flowers” and tax filing deadlines...

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State News

U.S. Postal Service releases dog bite rankings for Florida

With 193 dog attacks on USPS employees in 2023, Florida ranks No. 7 in the nation for dog bites.

Smart & Safe Florida announces statewide Veterans Coalition

On Tuesday, April 23, the Smart & Safe Florida campaign launched its “Vets Vote #YesOn3” statewide Veterans Coalition...

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Opinion

Being tough on crime includes addressing child abuse

News outlets obsess over shocking, high-profile crimes -- from murders to violent carjackings.

This might be a good time to get rid of some failed and outmoded clutter in our public life

Americans are getting fed up with their government. Why not remove some useless government-provided “stuff” from our lives.

Growing use of electric vehicles hurts highway fuel taxes

Florida TaxWatch undertakes this independent research project to better understand the impacts of...

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