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Clewiston JV volleyball goes on winning streak

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Community

DOH-Hendry/Glades offices close in observance of Labor Day

All Florida Department of Health in Hendry and Glades Counties (DOH-Hendry/Glades) offices will close on Monday, September 2...

Crafters and sewists meet to make ‘Mats for Cats

The Clewiston Library, 120 W Osceola Ave., is calling all crafters and sewists to meet on every first, second and fourth Tuesday of each month...

Girls and boys grades K-5 can join Scouting now through Sept. 30

The Southwest Florida Council is recruiting the next generation of future leaders.

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Current conditions

Observed from: Okeechobee County Airport

Fair, 79 °F

A 20 percent chance of showers after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph. Get the full forecast

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Police/Fire

FWC report

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Division of Law Enforcement Weekly Report from...

Hendry County Arrest Report

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

FWC Report

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Division of Law Enforcement Weekly Report from Sept. 6-12...

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Entertainment

Clewiston Museum celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the Clewiston Museum and Honrando Nuestra Historia.

ECity Music Festival

Save the date for a great gathering of Florida folk musicians on Saturday, November 2...

Arts of the Inland to celebrate grand re-opening with demonstrations

Arts of the Inland is set to celebrate its grand re-opening at the LaBelle Gallery...

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Government

- USACE will host a job fair in Clewiston
  
  The event will take place Thursday, October 10 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Jacksonville District South Florida Operations Office...
- Explorer program is here to stay
  
  Police Chief Tom Lewis was asked to speak about the explorer program during the Sept. 16 city commission meeting.
- Commissioners vote on food truck ordinance
  
  The Clewiston City Commission voted during the Sept. 16 meeting to amend the Clewiston Code of Ordinances to allow mobile food vendors within …

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Hurricane News

FEMA urges Gulf Coast residents and visitors to prepare now ahead of potential major storm

WASHINGTON -- FEMA stands ready to support local and state efforts ahead of Tropical Storm Helene, which is forecast to become a major hurricane before landfall in Florida bringing life-threating …

Be ready to file a claim quickly after a hurricane

Potential Tropical Cyclone 9 is forecast to make landfall in Florida as a potential major hurricane...

SWFL nonprofits, first responders gifted satellite internet devices

Nearly two dozen Southwest Florida nonprofits and public service agencies are receiving satellite internet devices...

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Lake Okeechobee

USACE announces Okeechobee Waterway Locks will open Sept. 28

The Okeechobee Waterway Locks will resume normal operations on September 28, 2024.

USACE chief of engineers signs Western Everglades Restoration Plan Report

Lt. Gen. Scott A. Spellmon, 55th Chief of Engineers and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers...

Water storage planned north of Lake O

The Lake Okeechobee Component A Reservoir (LOCAR) is moving forward for inclusion for funding in the 2024 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA).

Heavy rainfall continues to impact lake, estuaries and STAs

Lake Okeechobee continues to rise, primarily from direct rainfall into the big lake.

USACE changes date to Oct. 4 for public meeting on the Central Everglades Planning Project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Jacksonville District, announces date change to virtual informational meeting...

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Sports

Local business donates soccer shoot goal to Clewiston Elks

D and J Machinery in Clewiston donated time, labor, and materials to help the Clewiston Elks Lodge #1853 and the Soccer Shoot program...

FWC approves changes to marine fisheries trip ticket reporting requirements

The changes, which go into effect July 1, 2025, include: (see below)

FWC’s TrophyCatch program hits 15,000 catches

The TrophyCatch program, a cornerstone of FWC’s efforts to promote and conserve Florida’s world-class bass fishing...

B.A.S.S. diverse announces 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series schedule

The Elites will travel south to Okeechobee, Fla., Feb. 27-March 2 to return to Lake Okeechobee...

The Tigers are ready to host their first home game of the season. [Photo courtesy CHS Athletics]

Football around the lake this week: Sept. 5

The Glades Central Raiders added another win in week two, beating the Martin County Tigers 20-14

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CES celebrates Dads

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CES celebrates Dads

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Human Interest

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 ...

Dr. Dani McVety (left) and Dr. Mary Gardner (right)

Gator alumni-led company recognized for decade of compassionate growth

Every year for the past 10 years, the University of Florida’s Gator100 program has honored the fastest-growing businesses...

Clewiston quilter to participate in 'Airing of the Quilts' display

For Clewiston resident Kristine Petersen, the art of quilt making is a sacred ...

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Business

FWC makes derelict vessel removals easier

The amendment to the guidelines and application will allow block grant funding to be awarded...

Aspiring food entrepreneurs can call UF/IFAS specialist for information on food safety

Want to make cheesecake from home and sell it? You’re hardly alone, but that’s a tricky prospect.

SFWMD to host upcoming public meetings

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

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Traffic & Road Work

Hendry County Road Watch for week beginning Sept. 29

Road Watch report for Hendry County for the week of Sunday, Sept. 29. Motorists are reminded...

AAA: Florida gas prices hold steady as oil prices rise

Hendry County Road Watch Report for week of Sept. 22-28

Hendry County Road Watch Report for week beginning Sept. 15

Hendry County Road Watch Report for week of Sept. 1-7

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Health

DOH-Hendry offices reopen after severe weather

All Florida Department of Health in Hendry County (DOH-Hendry) offices will reopen at 8:00 a.m. with regular operation hours on Friday, September 27...

Hispanics are more likely to be diagnosed with diabetes

Diabetes is a chronic condition characterized by the inability to regulate insulin...

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Agriculture

Years of UF research yields science-backed fertilization rates

In 2022, state funding made it possible for the UF/IFAS Nutrient Management Program (NMP) to begin scrutinizing...

South Florida farmers top water quality standards

South Florida’s sugarcane, vegetable, fruit, sod and rice farmers have reached another milestone...

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Wildlife & Environment

USACE issues notice of availability of the NEPA Final PIR/EIS

The purpose of the WERP is to improve the quantity, quality, timing, and distribution of water needed to restore...

Miccosukee Tribe receives grant for greenhouse gas reduction

With this grant award, the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida will support three greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction...

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Opinion

Answers for families, justice for victims: Private forensic companies need a seat at the table

Recent advances in forensic DNA testing have made it possible to identify victims and suspects...

Thank patent laws, not their critics, for generic GLP-1s

In late June, generic drug maker Teva Pharmaceuticals launched a generic version of Victoza...

On drug availability, Congress is cutting the wrong red tape

On average, healthcare costs for patients with a chronic condition are five times higher than for those without one

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