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Join the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) for upcoming public meetings in the next few weeks.
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By SFWMD
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3/3/26
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At the Feb. 24 meeting of the Hendry County Board of Commissioners the topic...
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By Annie Wills
Hendry County News | 2/25/26 |
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CLEWISTON- After a public meeting regarding the upcoming changes to US 27 in Clewiston ...
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By Richard Marion
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/18/26 |
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CLEWISTON – Proposed changes to Hendry County Code Enforcement Statutes would put some teeth in the rules for things like illegal parking of commercial vehicles.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/17/26 |
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Taxpayers can track refund status using Where’s My Refund?, the IRS2Go app, or their IRS Individual Online Account.
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By IRS
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1/27/26
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Florida PTA commends the Florida Senate’s unanimous passage of SB 318, a necessary step ...
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News from Florida PTA
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1/15/26
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![Areas in red are under burn bans. In areas shown in white with red stripes, burning of yard debris is prohibited year round per county ordinance. [Art courtesy Florida Forest Service]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20260115-100938-43c-burn%20ban%20map%20JPG.jpg)
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Hendry County residents who violate the burn ban could face fines of $500 for the first offense and $2,500 for subsequent offenses.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 1/15/26 |
![The 4-cent Angel’s Trumpets stamp was designed by Ethel Kessler, an art director for USPS, using existing images by Davis. [Image courtesy USPS]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20260109-111928-baf-USPS%20stamp.jpg)
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The U.S. Postal Service issued a new 4-cent Angel’s Trumpets stamp on Jan. 9.
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1/9/26
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On Thursday, Jan. 8, Florida TaxWatch (FTW) released a list of 10 Taxpayer Priorities for the...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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1/8/26
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On Dec. 31, the Florida Department of Children and Families spotlights milestones and celebrates outcomes achieved ...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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1/2/26
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Three new laws will go into effect starting in 2026. The laws will change how health coverage, pet insurance, and medical billing work in Florida.
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By Richard Marion
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/23/25 |
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Rep. Scott Franklin (FL-18), on Dec. 22, welcomed the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) announcement of a new suite of operational ...
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From the Office of Congressman Scott Franklin
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12/22/25
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On Dec. 16, SFWMD Chairman Chauncey Goss released the following statement ...
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By SFWMD
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12/16/25
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![In honor of the United States’ 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026, the FHSMV will release America 250 license plate this week. [The FLHSMV]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20251215-110949-1c3-FL%20250%20license%20plate.jpg)
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Unlike specialty plates, the America 250 plate serves as an alternative to the standard Florida license plate ...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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12/15/25
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The Floridians First Budget reaffirms Governor DeSantis’ continued commitment to the investments ...
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News from Department of Children and Families
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12/15/25
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On Dec. 10, Governor Ron DeSantis announced his budget proposal for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026–27. The proposed Floridians First Budget ...
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News from Florida Department of Children and Families
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12/11/25
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Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) issued the following statement after House passage of the FY26 NDAA:
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From the Office of Congressman Scott Franklin
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12/11/25
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![Tyrrell Gardens in Fort Denaud. [Photo by Richard Marion/Hendry County News]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20260105-113247-561-Tyrell%20Gardens-slug.jpg)
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The owners of Tyrrell Gardens in Fort Denaud want to use their property as a venue for weddings, anniversary parties and similar events half months of the year.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/10/25 |
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Hendry County Commissioners started their Dec. 9 meeting by choosing Commissioner Ramon Iglesias as the new board chair.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/10/25 |
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On Thursday, Dec. 4, Florida TaxWatch (FTW) released Oh, SNAP! Federal Policy Changes Threaten...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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12/4/25
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