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United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades has named Hannah Pelle its permanent CEO and president following...
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11/12/26
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![The Florida Breast Cancer Foundation (FBCF), whose “End Breast Cancer” specialty license plate helps fund critical breast cancer research and education throughout the Sunshine State. [Photo courtesy Florida Breast Cancer Foundation]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20261110-144338-7cd-Breast%20Cancer%20license%20plate.jpg)
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For Florida drivers, choosing a specialty license plate is about more than personalizing their vehicle.
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By Karen Patti
Florida Breast Cancer Foundation | 11/11/26 |
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Thanksgiving is a cherished tradition that brings families and friends together around the table.
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By Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
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11/10/26
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BIG CYPRESS -- The American Indigenous Arts Celebration (AIAC) began Friday, Nov. 6 at the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum festival grounds on the Big …
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11/6/26
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Harry Chapin Food Bank has launched its first Smart Food Locker Program in Clewiston, introducing an innovative...
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11/5/26
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United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades will mark the start of its 2027 annual campaign with...
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Special to Hendry County News
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11/5/26
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Collaboratory is accepting applications until Nov. 12 for its Community Impact Rural Micro Grant program, which will award up to eight grants of $5,000 ...
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By Collaboratory
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10/30/26
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Halloween brings added dangers to the road every year, but AAA warns motorists...
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By AAA
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10/28/26
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The scariest part of Halloween may not be the haunted houses, horror movies, or spooky costumes ...
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By Dr. Danielle Madril
Chief Medical Officer UnitedHealthcare of Florida | 10/27/26 |
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A funky evening for a groovy cause is set for United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades’ third annual Bartender Battle on Oct. 29.
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By United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades
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10/27/26
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![A VPK student enjoys Pete the Cat at Kid City Early Learning Academy in LaBelle. [Photo courtesy Early Learning Academy]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20261013-095341-1e4-BelieveNBooks%20FEAT.jpg)
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BelieveNBooks, a Florida-based nonprofit dedicated to expanding children's access to books...
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By Aditi Maheshwari
On behalf of BelieveNBooks | 10/13/26 |
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With daylight saving time ending Nov. 1 across most of the U.S., veterinarian Dr. Kelly Hood explains how to prepare dogs and cats ...
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By Pet Health Digest
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10/12/26
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The U.S. Postal Service will observe Columbus Day on Monday, October 12. All Post Office locations will be closed.
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By USPS
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10/11/26
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![The Clewiston Sugar Festival welcomed an estimated 23,000 attendees this year, marking one of the largest crowds in the event’s history. [Photo courtesy US Sugar]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20260318-102505-595-Clewiston%20Sugar%20Festival%202.jpg)
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CLEWISTON -- On Oct. 8, the Clewiston Sugar Festival announced that rising country music star Hudson Westbrook will headline 2027 Clewiston Sugar Festival.
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10/9/26
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Harry Chapin Food Bank has named Vennitta Campbell as its new chief financial officer...
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10/8/26
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American Red Cross offers steps you can take to help prevent a fire in your home and keep your loved ones safe.
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By American Red Cross
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10/7/26
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Avow began in 1983 not as an institution but as a mission: no one in Southwest Florida should face the end of life alone.
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By Jaysen Roa
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10/5/26
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DAV & RecruitMilitary to host virtual Veteran & Military Spouse Hiring event on Tuesday, Sept. 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern Time.
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9/21/26
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LaBelle Health and Rehabilitation Center is featured in the People Worth Caring About docuseries...
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9/21/26
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![SGF Seniors hosted a Fall Prevention class in LaBelle for seniors on Sept. 16. [Photo courtesy Mary Bartoshuk]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20260918-151436-10e-sgf%20Senior%20fall%20prevention%20meeting-slug.jpg)
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Adults age 60 and older in Hendry and Glades counties have a new community resource available to them. The SGF Seniors Congregate Meal Program serves free, nutritious meals at three sites.
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By Richard Marion
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/20/26 |