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FWC Report

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Division of Law Enforcement Weekly Report from Dec. 27 - Jan. 2...

Nine people killed on Hendry County roads in 2024

Nine people died in traffic accidents in Hendry County in 2024, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) data.

Hendry County Arrest Report

The following individuals were arrested on felony or DUI charges by HCSO, CPD, FHP, FWC, and the DOC.
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Charity cyclists to arrive in LaBelle Jan. 20

An annual charity bicycle ride to raise money and awareness for The Fuller Center for Housing’s efforts to...

FPL hosts Power to Save event to help customers save energy and lower bills

Florida Power & Light Company’s (FPL) team of energy experts, customer care and external affairs...

Centex Homes to hold Grand Opening of Caloosa Cove on January 11

Swing by to see LaBelle’s new family friendly community that everyone is talking about and tour new homes...
Agriculture
Scientists at the University of Florida are testing a new type of citrus tree that can fight off the tiny insects...
LaBelle Youth Livestock & Ag Show will be held from Saturday, Feb. 8 through Friday, Feb. 14 at the LaBelle Rodeo...
TALLAHASSEE — On Dec. 19,Florida TaxWatch released The Continuing Decline of Florida’s Citrus Industry . As of 2021, Florida’s citrus industry had an impact of $7 billion on the …
Business Corner
According to the financial services company SoFi, electricity is the most expensive utility...
Florida gas prices are beginning the near year slightly more expensive than this time in 2024.
Florida drivers are paying slightly more at the pump than a week ago.
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The following individuals were arrested on felony or DUI charges by HCSO, CPD, FHP, FWC, and the DOC.

Wildlife & Environment
The University of Florida, in partnership with the U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers...
Did You Know: To date, 75 Everglades restoration projects have been complete....
As much of the state experiences significantly colder temperatures due to an arctic front...
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Jacksonville District pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) issues...
Government

Golfers at Glades Resort RV Park found themselves under fire, according to information shared at the Dec. 10...

Hendry County Commissioners voted against a zoning change to allow a sand mine near Montura Ranch Estates.
Friday, Jan. 10 2025, has been set as the date for the Hendry County State Legislative Delegation’s Public Hearing for local bills, funding issues and public comment.
Schools

Luis Orduna Casiano of LaBelle, Fla., was named to the 2024 fall semester Dean’s List...

Five Physicians Regional Healthcare System health professionals recently took the stage at Immokalee High School...
Naples Woman's Club (NWC) has generously donated $7,000 to The Immokalee Foundation...
Health

Breastfeeding classes to be held in Hendry County

Milky Way Breastfeeding and Chestfeeding Resources will be offering breastfeeding classes...

Prevent & screen: What you need to know about cervical cancer

Each January, we observe Cervical Health Awareness Month. This is a time dedicated to raising awareness...

DCF helps Florida families thrive in 2024

Department of Children and Families (Department) Secretary Shevaun Harris highlighted the continued successes...
Entertainment

Seminole Stars joins the White Pelican Celebration on Jan. 11

CHOKOLOSKEE — Members of the Seminole Tribe and Famous Florida Folk Musicians will join the White Pelican Celebration on Satuday, January 11, at the Smallwood Store in Chokoloskee, located at …
Kelsey Hart was on stage at Torry Island for the Torry Island BBQ Showdown. [Photo by Greg Baltazar]

Torry Island BBQ Festival planned for March 22

BELLE GLADE -- Torry Island BBQ Festival is planned for March 22, 2025 at Belle Glade’s Torry Island. Gates open at 11 a.m.

Live Radio Show before Music Festival

The weekly Florida Folk Show will be broadcat live from Everglades City on Saturday, November 2
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Opinion
I thought of those words as I watched a store employee react less than professional.
AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor answers questions about Social Security.
Christmas has come and gone, and over the next couple of weeks in our assigned readings...
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Nation & World
Nurses fight conspiracy theories along with coronavirus

Los Angeles emergency room nurse Sandra Younan spent the last year juggling long hours as she watched many patients struggle with the coronavirus and some die. Then there were the patients who …

State News
Rain and storm winds blowing trees

Tax-Free Holiday is Aug. 24-Sept. 6 on storm supplies

With a sales tax free holiday August 24 through September 6, 2024 on storm supplies in the Sunshine State...
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 ...

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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