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1000 Friends of Florida opposes Amendment 3, citing $12 billion threat to local services, planning, and conservation
On Aug. 3,  Friends of Florida announced its opposition to Amendment 3, the property tax measure headed to the November 2026 ballot ... more
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Hendry BOCC approves millage rate for 2026-2027
At the regular meeting of the Hendry County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, July 29, the board voted and approved... more
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Commissioners approve rezoning for 58-home residential development
At a meeting of the Board of Hendry County Commissioners in May, a rezoning was requested to authorize the development... more
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EPA announces $1.5 million grant for Tribal Solid Waste Infrastructure for recycling
On July 29, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $1.5 million to the Miccosukee Tribe in Miami for Tribes ... more
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USACE establishes team to support FEMA disaster debris missions
The USACE Jacksonville District has established a new Debris Planning and Response Team ... more
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Legislature unanimously voted for biosolids regulation ... then governor vetoed it
Gov. DeSantis vetoed a bill that would have regulated the disposal of processed human waste … more
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. [photo courtesy Florida Governor's Office]
Governor blocks Legislature's attempt to restrict Class AA biosolids
Florida legislators tried to close the loophole in the state’s regulations regarding the landspreading of human waste this year, only to have the bill vetoed ... more
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The LaBelle drawbridge currently carries a high volume of heavy commercial traffic that it wasn't initially designed for when it was built in the 1950's. [Photo by Richard Marion/Hendry County News]
LaBelle drawbridge closed for two weekends for critical repairs
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District will implement a temporary full closure of the LaBelle Drawbridge carrying S.R. 29 over the Caloosahatchee River... more
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The Florida Bar launches the 2026 “The Vote’s in Your Court” website
With the 2026 general election rapidly approaching, The Florida Bar has updated its resources to assist voters with the state’s ... more
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U.S. Postal Service will be closed in observance of Independence Day, July 4
The U.S. Postal Service will observe Independence Day on Saturday, July 4, more
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Florida celebrates the launch of Florida’s Showcase at the Great American State Fair
On June 24, Governor Ron DeSantis was proud to celebrate the opening of the Florida Pavilion at the Great American State Fair. more
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One year and half a billion dollars later, Alligator Alcatraz winds down
In June 2025, Florida officials unveiled plans for an immigration detention facility on an abandoned airstrip deep in the Big Cypress National Preserve... more
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SFWMD lifts conservation easement, makes way for Osceola Parkway Extension
SFWMD board voted unanimously to release a conservation easement that stood in the way of a paving project ... more
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Hendry Commission reviews budget for county fire districts
Hendry County Commission held a budget meeting on Tuesday, June 9, for county fire districts. more
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Florida Community Health Centers honored
At the regular meeting of the Hendry County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, June 9, the board honored... more
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Commissioners approve contractor for mental health addition to Hendry County Government Complex
At the regular meeting of the Hendry County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, June 9, the board approved negotiations.... more
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Summer reading challenge
As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, Second Lady Usha Vance invites students in grades K–8 to take part in her Summer Reading Challenge... more
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The month-long campaign begins on Monday, June 1. [Photo by Daniel Afzal]
USPS shares vital safety guidance to help pet owners protect mail carriers
Last year, U.S. Postal Service employees suffered more than 5,200 dog attacks. more
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Upset citizen expresses frustration at Hendry County Commission meeting
One of the public commentors at the regular meeting of the Hendry County Commission on Tuesday, May 26... more
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Each year, USPS designates the third week of May as Mailbox Improvement Week to encourage homeowners with box-on-post-delivery to examine and, where necessary, improve their mailbox appearance and functionality. [Photo courtesy USPS]
USPS celebrates National Mailbox Improvement Week
This Mailbox Improvement Week (May 18-24, 2026), the United States Postal Service (USPS) is reminding Americans everywhere to inspect ... more
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