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BBB Tip: What you need to know about getting a REAL ID

You can only obtain a REAL ID in person at your local Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) office.

Hendry County Arrest Report

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

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...
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April 26 marks National Kids and Pets Day

National Kids and Pets Day is an opportunity to celebrate the love we share with our children and their furry friends.

May is Foster Care Awareness Month

If a child in foster care moves five times over the course of their stay, 90% of those kids end up in the judicial system.

'Share the Shelf' encourages seasonal residents to donate canned goods, boxed foods

Harry Chapin Food Bank has launched Share the Shelf, an end-of-spring food collection encouraging seasonal residents...
Agriculture
A newly published UF/IFAS report reveals significant knowledge gaps about fertilizer among Floridians ...
For the past 81 years, faculty and staff at the University of Florida Range Cattle Research and Education Center...
Aspiring vanilla growers and seasoned agriculturalists in Florida, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands are invited...
Business Corner
Join the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) for upcoming public meetings in the next three weeks.
A meeting of the Gopher Tortoise Technical Assistance Group will be held virtually on Friday, April 25...
Florida gas prices declined 11 cents last week. The state average was $3.00 per gallon on Sunday.
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Okeechobee water way and W.P Franklin Lock resume normal operations.

Wildlife & Environment
FWC is holding a series of virtual public meetings to collect feedback directly from Florida residents on proposed changes...
A new University of Florida study tracking more than 5 million trees over nearly three decades reveals
While the month of April might be best known for “showers that bring May flowers” and tax filing deadlines...
Join 1000 Friends of Florida this Thursday, April 17 at noon, Eastern, for a facilitated conversation on Building Bridges...
Government

The U.S. Postal Service to proudly unveil three individual commemorative stamps honoring the 250th anniversaries

A proposed $2.5 million concession building for Forrey Park sparked debate at the April 8 meeting of the Hendry County Board of County Commissioners.
Hendry County Commissioners have recognized April as Fair Housing Month in Hendry County.
Schools

The Immokalee Foundation is pleased to announce a generous two-year donation from BMO.

LaBelle Middle School (LMS) had a great turn out at the Spring Expo held on April 17.
Who says test prep can’t be fun? Miss Radomski’s third grade class did an egg hunt full of math review!
Health

United Way’s WeCare program provides over $9 million of free medical service in 2024

The WeCare program run by United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades had more than 2,300 pro bono...

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...
Entertainment

Mighty Mussels hosting Easter egg hunt on April 19 at Hammond Stadium

The Fort Myers Mighty Mussels are hosting Southwest Florida’s largest Easter Egg Hunt...

Alva Country Days Festival is Saturday, March 29

Alva Inc., a local civic organization whose mission is to preserve and protect the unique historical...
BRIGHTON -- The Seminole Tribe of Florida celebrated the opening of the new Seminole Brighton Bay Casino and Hotel on Feb. 6. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]

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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Opinion
Here’s a way for Trumpsters to show they are actually serious about reducing the national debt.
Affordable housing for seniors in Florida is a significant challenge, with approximately 12% of seniors living below the poverty line...
He is risen! Alleluia! That was our joyful prayer this past Sunday morning.
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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

Which Florida cities have the fastest-growing home prices?

The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace …
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 ...
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