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DAV & RecruitMilitary to host virtual Veteran & Military Spouse Hiring Event
DAV & RecruitMilitary to host virtual Veteran & Military Spouse Hiring event on Tuesday, Sept. 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern Time. more
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People Worth Caring About featuring LaBelle Health & Rehabilitation Center to premiere Sept. 27
LaBelle Health and Rehabilitation Center is featured in the People Worth Caring About docuseries... more
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SGF Seniors hosted a Fall Prevention class in LaBelle for seniors on Sept. 16. [Photo courtesy Mary Bartoshuk]
Free meals now available for seniors in Hendry and Glades
Adults age 60 and older in Hendry and Glades counties have a new community resource available to them. The SGF Seniors Congregate Meal Program serves free, nutritious meals at three sites. more
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USPS Operation Santa Program is now accepting letters
September 15 marks the start of the 114th year of USPS Operation Santa and the U.S. Postal Service is now... more
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USPS salutes the U.S. Coast Guard Academy’s 150 years
The Postal Service continues its tradition of honoring American military academies by... more
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FWC and Wildlife Forever invite kids in kindergarten through 12th grade to enter the 2026-2027 Florida Fish Art Contest. [Photo courtesy FWC]
Florida Fish Art Contest open to students
Young artists across the state are invited to put their creativity on display as the FWC opens the 2026–2027 Florida Fish Art Contest ... more
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Harry Chapin Food Bank volunteers are sorting donations. [Photo courtesy Harry Chapin Food Bank]
Suncoast Credit Union announces $25,000 Hunger Action Month match for HCFB
As Hunger Action Month continues, Suncoast Credit Union is helping the community make an even greater impact by matching every donation ... more
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Hendry County Library Cooperative SWFLN Annual Award Recipients
On Aug. 11, the Southwest Florida Library Network (SWFLN) held their Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony.  more
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Paws of War safely secured 10 dogs following their release from the New York facility. Five will remain in the organization’s care on Long Island and five will be transferred to Big Dog Ranch Rescue in South Florida. [Photo courtesy Paws of War]
Big Dog Ranch Rescue & Paws of War secure release of 10 dogs from Marshall BioResources
For the first time, Marshall BioResources, America’s largest breeding and animal testing facility has released 10 retired breeding dogs ... more
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This is Responsible Gaming Education Month
During Responsible Gaming Education Month, the Florida Lottery and the Florida Gaming Control Commission... more
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FWC launches Event Request Portal
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) launched a new online... more
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It is all smiles before the miles as co-captain Emily Herman gets settled behind the wheel and ready for her turn on the next stretch of Texas highway.
4-H goes solar: South Florida teens build a national championship-winning solar car earning a national title
A 14-member team of South Florida teenagers is redefining what workforce development looks like through 4-H... more
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Florida Dairy Farmers presents a tropical twist on your daily cup of coffee
August is National Coffee Month, and there’s more than one way to enjoy your daily cup. more
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Florida Power & Light invests in solar energy
Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) announced today it has reached a major milestone... more
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For a decade, FPL has worked with nonprofit partners to deliver thousands of hurricane preparedness meal kits to vulnerable seniors ahead of storm season.
Powering communities year-round: How FPL partners with nonprofits to support Floridians through every season
Florida’s seasons bring their own set of challenges to the state’s most vulnerable residents. more
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Quinn Miller named Critical Mass 2026 Top 200 Finalist
PALM BEACH COUNTY — Palm Beach County art educator and conceptual portrait photographer Quinn Miller has been named a Critical Mass 2026 Top 200 Finalist, advancing to the final round of … more
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Christmas cookie designed stamps for the holidays.
USPS announces Christmas cookie stamp designs for holidays
This booklet of 20 Christmas Cookies Forever stamps includes images of four frosted sugar cookies appearing on alternating... more
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Darya Haija, founder of Kidz Care 4 Kidz, sold handmade friendship bracelets and beaded pens to raise money for programs supporting children and teens in foster care. [Photo courtesy Kidz Care 4 Kidz]
SWFL girls sell friendship bracelets, beaded pens to support children in foster care
A pair of Southwest Florida girls representing Kidz Care 4 Kidz, a local youth-led charity, sold handmade friendship bracelets and beaded pens ... more
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Harry Chapin Food Bank volunteers packing produce.
Harry Chapin Food Bank receives Fly Beyond Key Issue Grant from The Wawa Foundation
Harry Chapin Food Bank has received a $15,000 Fly Beyond Key Issue Grant from The Wawa... more
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Blank canvases transform into a work of art..CLEWISTON –– In July, the City of Clewiston Parks & Recreation Department welcomed the community to Paint Nite for an evening filled with creativity, conversation, and plenty of fun. From blank canvases to finished works of art, participants enjoyed the opportunity to learn, create, and spend time together in a relaxed community setting. Events like Paint Nite are a wonderful reminder of the importance of making time to connect with the people who make Clewiston home. [Photo courtesy City of Clewiston Parks & Recreation Department]
Blank canvases transform into works of art
In July, the City of Clewiston Parks & Recreation Department welcomed the community to Paint Nite for an evening filled with creativity, .. more
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