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Oct. 21 Update: All USPS FL processing facilities and most retail and delivery units have reopened.
The Postal Service is working closely with other federal agencies, including FEMA, to assist in the response. more
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LWVFL, SPLC file emergency motion to extend voter registration due to hurricanes
On Oct. 9, the LWVFL, represented by the SPLC, filed emergency litigation to reopen the voter registration period... more
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Volunteers needed to provide free tax services for the upcoming filing season
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs are currently recruiting volunteers... more
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LaBelle city commissioner appointed to serve on FLC Legislative Policy Committee
The Florida League of Cities (FLC), the united voice for Florida’s municipal governments, announced... more
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Voter registration deadline for November General Election
On Oct. 1, Secretary of State Cord Byrd reminded Florida voters of the Oct. 7, 2024... more
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LaBelle commissioners question FDOT on State Road 80 project  
Members of the Florida Department of Transportation attended the Sept. 12 LaBelle City Commission meeting to present a project to the city that would help slow traffic on SR 80. more
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LaBelle Mayor Julie C. Wilkins presents a proclamation to Healthy Start of Southwest Florida declaring the week of Sept. 23 through Sept. 29 as National Diaper Awareness Week. According to Healthy Start, one in two families cannot afford enough diapers to keep their infant or child clean, dry, and healthy. The organization operates the Southwest Florida Regional Diaper Bank, which provides more than a million diapers to families in need. [Photo by Richard Marion/Hendry County News]
City draws attention to National Diaper Awareness Week
LaBelle Mayor Julie C. Wilkins presents a proclamation to Healthy Start of Southwest Florida declaring the week of Sept. 23 through Sept. 29 as National Diaper Awareness Week. more
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Hendry commissioners roll back tax rate
At the last county budget hearing, Hendry County Commissioners asked county staff to “sharpen their pencils” and reduce the tax millage ... more
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Check your voter registration status
If you moved or did not vote in the past two elections, you may need to update your voter registration ... more
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FEMA posts Public Notice for Florida online
A public notice has been posted describing available FEMA assistance and proposed FEMA-funded actions... more
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IRS remind school teachers of up to $300 in classroom expenses deductible for 2024
TALLAHASSEE — As Florida educators gear up for the new school year, the IRS reminds schoolteachers that the maximum deduction for classroom expenses in 2024 remains at $300. This deduction … more
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Glades County Courthouse
Glades County Commission approves new mining ordinance
Glades County Commissioners approved a mining ordinance at their Aug. 26 meeting. more
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Amendment 6 would eliminate public financing of political campaigns
The Florida Constitution provides for public campaign financing for statewide candidates who agree to spending limits ... more
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Amendment 5 would increase homestead exemption for inflation
Florida’s Homestead Exemption gives homeowners a break in property taxes. An amendment on the 2024 ballot would allow that exemption to increase ... more
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Amendment 4 would allow access to abortions
Amendment 4 would allow abortion before fetal viability or when necessary to protect the patient’s health ... more
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Amendment 3 would legalize recreational use of marijuana
Amendment 3 would legalize recreational marijuana for adults age 21 and older, who would be allowed to possess up to 3 … more
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Amendment 1 would change school board elections
When they go to the polls in November Floridians will vote on six amendments to the Florida State Constitution. more
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Hendry County voters choose Pittman, Collins, Atkinson and Byrd
LABELLE – Only 28.39% of Hendry County’s registered voters participated in the Aug. 20 primary election. more
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FDOT proposes a roundabout at the intersection of Main Street, Bridge Street and Cowboy Way.
FDOT responds to questions about LaBelle's Bridge Street
The Florida Department of Transportation is conducting a Project Development and Environment Study... more
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Hendry County commission considers impact fees
The public was invited to comment on proposed impact fees at the Aug. 13 meeting of the Hendry County Commission. more
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