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Five candidates, three seats: Clewiston City Commission candidates participate in forum

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DAV & RecruitMilitary to host virtual Veteran & Military Spouse Hiring Event

DAV & RecruitMilitary to host virtual Veteran & Military Spouse Hiring event on Tuesday, Sept. 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern Time.

People Worth Caring About featuring LaBelle Health & Rehabilitation Center to premiere Sept. 27

LaBelle Health and Rehabilitation Center is featured in the People Worth Caring About docuseries...

USPS Operation Santa Program is now accepting letters

September 15 marks the start of the 114th year of USPS Operation Santa and the U.S. Postal Service is now...

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Current conditions

Observed from: Okeechobee County Airport

Partly Cloudy, 77 °F

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a steady … Get the full forecast

Hendry County News

Hendry County News September 2026

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Police/Fire

FHP participates in multi-state strike force operation

The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) joins partner agencies in sharing the results of Operation Saturday Night Fever, a coordinated overnight commercial motor vehicle enforcemen

Hendry County Arrest Report

The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges ...

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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Entertainment

Upcoming events in Clewiston, Sebring and Avon Park

Below is a list of events taking place in Clewiston, Sebring, Avon Park and Lake Placid.

Celebrate ‘Earth Day the Native Way’

On April 14 at the Seminole Okalee Indian Village, attendees can witness the Ameyal Mexican Cultural ...

Clewiston Museum to host program with Brad Phares featuring “Florida Cowboys” Photographic Exhibit

The Clewiston Museum will welcome Okeechobee rancher, author, businessman, artist, and cowboy...

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Government

- Hendry BOCC recognizes Charlene O. Cooper
  
  Charlene O. Cooper (front center) was recognized for 10 years of service to the citizens of Hendry County...
- Audelia Bustamante recognized for 10 years of service
  
  Audelia Bustamante (front center) was recognized for 10 years of service to the citizens of Hendry County...
- Hendry County BOCC hears totals from the Hendry County School Zone Safety Program
  
  Lt. Kristy Archer Hendry County Sheriff's Office presented the totals for the Hendry County School Zone...

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Hurricane News

Storm readiness strengthened with new lock control building

The USACE, Jacksonville District, marked a significant milestone with the ribbon cutting of a new hurricane-hardened lock control building...

What are El Niño and La Niña?

Hurricane season requires preparation even though weather is unpredictable. Meteorologists do their best to forecast ...

How to get through hurricanes and power outages

Hurricanes are powerful storms that can rip through areas and leave substantial damage and devastation in their wake.

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Lake Okeechobee

U.S. Coast Guards authorizes Torry Island Bridge closure

The U.S. Coast Guard has authorized a temporary deviation to drawbridge operations...

With algae and alligators, err on the side of caution

Should Lake Okeechobee area residents and visitors be worried about toxins from blue-green algae?

Lake O slowly rising, thanks to direct rainfall

After spending most of the summer at or below 11 feet, Lake Okeechobee is slowly rising thanks to direct rainfall ...

Blooms on Lake O are mixture of algae

Recent algal blooms on Lake Okeechobee are not a cause for concern, according to information shared at the Sept. 10 meeting of the SFWMD.

SFWMD announces upcoming meetings for Sept. 14-30

Join the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) for upcoming public meetings in the next few weeks.

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Sports

TrophyCatch launches season 15 with new challenges and prizes

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) TrophyCatch program is celebrating 15 seasons...

Football around the lake this week: Oct. 2

Glades Central and Glades Day were the only area teams to win last week, and the Raiders did it in a big way with a 60-0 shutout to open district play. Okeechobee is headed into Homecoming Week this week.

TrophyCatch Season 14 deadline is Sept. 30

Mark these dates on your calendar! TrophyCatch Season 14 will end Sept. 30, and the deadline for submitting ...

Football around the lake this week: Sept. 11

Clewiston, Moore Haven and Glades Central all broke into the win column last week, while Pahokee stayed perfect with its most lopsided win of the young season.

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.

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Schools

Central students earn perfect attendance

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Central students earn perfect attendance

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Human Interest

Young heroes offer inspiration and great hope

The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes , a national award that recognizes inspiring, public-spirited young people, announces its 2026 winners.

Ten Florida children lost to drowning since the Fourth of July

Disability Advocacy & Support Specialists (DASS) is urging Florida families and community recreational programs…

Repair work at North Carolina Highway in Crumpler, North Carolina. [Photo by Jacie Smeltzer, © 2025 Samaritan's Purse.]

Samaritan’s Purse expands locations for rebuilding and replacing new homes after Hurricane Helene

A year and a half after Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina and parts of the Southeast, many families are still struggling to get back on their feet.

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Business

First Bank named 2026 National Community Bank Service Awards recipient

First Bank has received an honorable mention in the Independent Community Bankers of America’s (ICBA) 2026 National Community Bank Service Awards.

Postal Service recommends 2026 holiday mailing and shipping dates

n September 22, the U.S. Postal Service announced the recommended mailing and shipping dates for the 2026 holiday season.

2,000 miles of powerlines now underground in Florida thanks to FPL

Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) has completed 2,000 miles of overhead-to-underground neighborhood...

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Traffic & Road Work

Florida Gas Prices Rose 18 Cents Last Week

Florida gas prices rose 18 cents last week, then declined 6 cents through the weekend.

Hendry County Road Watch Report for week Sept. 27 – Oct. 3

Florida gas prices reach 4-month highs; rose 21 cents last week

Hendry County Road Watch Report for week Sept. 20-26

AAA encourages Floridians to plan holiday vacations now

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Health

DCF highlights statewide resources and partnerships in honor of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) highlighted the state's robust mental health resources in honor of Suicide Prevention ...

Dengue fever cases reported in Florida

Florida Department of Health is reminding Floridians that mosquitoes can carry disease. Practice mosquito bite prevention and control to prevent the spread of these illnesses.

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Agriculture

Workers harvesting sweet potatoes in Suwannee County, Fla. [Photo by Tyler Jones, UF/IFAS]

New study sheds light on the hidden toll of back pain among horticulture workers

For many nursery and landscape workers, back pain does not send them home. It's something they work through ...

Dr. Carrillo examining leaves for pests. [Photo courtesy by Tyler Jones, UF/IFAS]

UF launches initiative to support rapid-response research against invasive pests

When a new invasive pest or plant disease appears, scientists have a small window of opportunity to address the threat ...

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Wildlife & Environment

Did You Know: Where the water goes when it rains

When it rains in South Florida, the raindrops flow from your roof, your yard and your street into an interconnected system designed ...

A female Burmese python coils around her clutch of eggs and displays defensively at the UF/IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center in Davie. [Photo by Alex Romer, UF/IFAS]

Study targets the Burmese pythons that matter most

A new study by researchers at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) offers agencies a tool to identify pythons ...

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Opinion

When will Congress repay Social Security money taken years ago?

AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor answers questions about Social Security.

Letter to the Editor: Healthcare crisis coming Oct. 22

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has a dangerous new rule beginning Oct. 22 that will threaten the healthcare of millions of Americans. The rule, “Indefinite Suspension of the De Minimis …

I’m reevaluating my retirement plan; what are my options?

AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor answers questions about Social Security.

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