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A screenshot of the Clewiston Chamber of Commerce's candidate forum for the Clewiston City Commission.
Five candidates, three seats: Clewiston City Commission candidates participate in forum
At a candidate forum streamed live on Facebook by the Clewiston Chamber of Commerce... more
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Photo by Richard Marion/Hendry County News
FDOT Updates Weight Restriction on LaBelle Drawbridge
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District One is providing an update to the vehicle weight restriction on the S.R. 29 (Bridge Street) LaBelle Drawbridge more
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Big Lake Athlete of the Week: Rocco Mann
Clewiston High School junior Rocco Mann is this week’s Big Lake Athlete of the Week for his performance with the Tiger varsity football team. more
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Photos from Okeechobee vs Clewiston
Clewiston Tiger head coach Pablo Sanchez secured his first win on Sept. 4 when the Tigers defeated the Okeechobee 14-8. more
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[Photo by Richard Marion/Lake Okeechobee News]
Tigers win hard fought game against Okeechobee Brahmans
Clewiston Tiger head coach Pablo Sanchez secured his first win on Sept. 4 with the Tigers defeated the Okeechobee Brahmans at Cane Field. more
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Counties make decisions about Flock cameras
On August 31, Governor Ron DeSantis ordered all automated license-plate readers (ALPRs), commonly known as Flock cameras, to be removed from all state highways … more
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HCSO holds press conference on officer involved shooting
The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office held a press conference following an officer involved shooting that sparked backlash online. more
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City of LaBelle elects new mayor
Results from the Aug. 18 primary election posted by the Hendry County Supervisor of Elections show that incumbent Mayor Julie C. Wilkins was defeated by Vince Ross. more
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[Photo by Richard Marion/Lake Okeechobee News]
Hendry County would lose $16.7 million under property tax amendment
Local government in Hendry County is set to lose $16.7 million in revenue annually if voters approve the cuts to property taxes on the ballot this November. more
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LaBelle drawbridge to close for two consecutive weekends for repairs
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District One will implement a temporary full closure of the LaBelle Drawbridge carrying S.R. 29 (locally known as Bridge Street) over the Caloosahatchee River in Hendry County to perform urgent repairs to the bridge. more
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LABELLE -- Firehouse Community Theatre.[Photo by Katrina Elsken/Caloosa Belle Independent]
Petition to keep the Firehouse Community Theatre reaches over 400 signatures
An online petition to keep the Firehouse Community Theatre in the city-owned historic firehouse has reached over 400 signatures. more
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. [photo courtesy Florida Governor's Office]
Property tax relief amendment will be on the ballot
Florida lawmakers voted on June 2 to approve a constitutional amendment proposed by Gov. Ron DeSantis that would ask voters to begin phasing out property taxes on homesteaded homes. more
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Hendry County School District officials, LaBelle City Commissioners, and Hendry County Commissioners officially break ground on the new LHS. [Photo courtesy Hendry County School District]
Work starts on new LaBelle High School
The Hendry County School District held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new LaBelle High School on April 28. more
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Clewiston police respond to armed barricaded subject
The Clewiston Police Department (CPD) is investigating an armed confrontation and subsequent standoff involving a local resident that began in the early morning … more
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The Sugar Festival featured a free carnival with rides to keep kids of all ages entertained. [Photo by Richard Marion/Lake Okeechobee News]
Photos from the 2026 Sugar Festival in Clewiston
The 2026 Sugar Festival took place March 13-14 in Clewiston.  The festival featured music, classic car shows, antique tractors, a free carnival, gator wrestling, and more. more
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Photos from the 2026 Swamp Cabbage Festival Parade in LaBelle
LABELLE- The Swamp Cabbage Festival kicked off in LaBelle on Feb. 21 with the annual Swamp Cabbage Parade. more
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Offensive linemen hold up Cobb after his touchdown in the Xbox Bowl. [Photo courtesy Carla Wehmeyer]
Clewiston’s Chauncy Cobb selected to All-American Team
Former Clewiston Tiger and current Arkansas State wide receiver Chauncy Cobb has been selected to the Hero Sports Group of Five All-American Team. more
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LaBelle City Hall Christmas lights vandalized
LaBelle Mayor Julie C. Wilkins expressed disappointment after the Christmas lights decorating the outside of City Hall were vandalized on Nov. 6. more
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City of LaBelle celebrates Centennial
The city held a celebration at Barron Park from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., which featured games, a classic car show, dunk tank, … more
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True Okee: special Halloween podcast
In this Halloween True Okee special… Stories of strange creatures and ghosts surround the area around Lake Okeechobee. more
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