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Police/Fire

Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers warn of fraudulent PayFLClerk Website

Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers (FCCC) has become aware of unauthorized and fraudulent activity involving the spoofing...

Florida Lottery warns against fake winnings and upfront fees

The Florida Lottery is warning players to be on high alert as reports of scam phone calls continue to rise.

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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Local guest hits $135,804.89 jackpot at Seminole Brighton Bay Hotel & Casino

Luck was on Ankit Jaiswal’s side when the LaBelle resident and Unity member scored a $135,804.89 jackpot...

Walmart, Sam’s Club shoppers fight hunger in Southwest Florida

Generous shoppers at Walmart and Sam’s Club stores across Southwest Florida joined Harry Chapin Food Bank’s...

McDonald’s® Golden Grants Program to award $100,000 to FL schools and organizations

Applications are now open for the 2025 McDonald’s Golden Grants program. T
Adopt A Pet

Caloosa Humane Society presents Pets of the Week

This week’s Pets of the Week are beautiful fur babies in need of loving families!

Caloosa Humane Society presents Pets of the Week

This week’s Pets of the Week are beautiful fur babies in need of loving families! You can come meet these babies...

Agriculture
UF/IFAS researchers are mining Hurricane Helene data to better understand the spread of pitch canker...
Before 2015, no one had grown hops successfully in Florida. Over the past decade...
Florida fourth graders will have a chance to participate in a living history lesson in the 2025/2026 school year.
Business Corner
Florida gas prices increased 10 cents last week and then declined 3 cents through the weekend. On Sunday, June 8, ...
Florida Hometown Title is proudly celebrating its 10th anniversary, marking a decade of deeds—a milestone that reflects...
Join the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) for upcoming public meetings in the next three weeks.
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Anglers who frequently fish Lake Okeechobee are often puzzled by media allegations the lake is “covered” in algae ...

Wildlife & Environment
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is watchful for signs of Karenia brevis (red tide) and Sargassum.
With summer rains returning to Florida, billions of saltmarsh mosquitoes are hatching...
Wild turkeys are abundant in Florida and are found throughout the state, and nests typically begin to hatch in late spring...
Join the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) for upcoming public meetings in the next few weeks.
Government

This year’s review of Florida’s $115.1 billion budget for FY2025-26 identifies 242 items totaling...

CLEWISTON – Hendry County Commissioners hope to resolve ongoing problems with cemetery maintenance.
Olde Florida RV Park in LaBelle has plans for expansion.
Schools

LaBelle Middle School gives a shoutout to their amazing AVID team representing...

Hendry County’s incredible school leaders dived into powerful strategies...
Luis Orduna Casiano of LaBelle, Fla., graduated with a bachelor of arts in business...
Health
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Traveling this summer? Keep your heart safe with these tips

From staycations and road trips, to Caribbean getaways and coastal cruises, summertime offers...

Alzheimer’s Association to hold virtual Caregiver Support Group

The Alzheimer’s Association to hold virtual Caregiver Support Group on the fourth Thursday of every month...

Florida Farm Bureau releases first-ever statewide report on farmer mental health

A new statewide mental health report released by the Florida Farm Bureau Federation...
Entertainment

Seminole Artist Experience Art Sale returns to Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee

The Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum to present the “Seminole Artist Experience Art Sale"...

Seminole Brighton Bay Hotel & Casino celebrates Memorial day weekend

Following its recognition as the “2025 Best of the Lake” award winner for Best Place to Play Bingo...

Highlands Hammock announces Memorial Day weekend activities

The Memorial Day weekend is an ideal time to visit the park. Visitors may explore the park and enjoy the peace...
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Opinion
As the “Big Beautiful Bill” is being debated, the bitterly faithful are cheering on the butchering of benefits for the bottom brackets...
AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor answers questions about Social Security.
After 45 days of overtime, Florida legislators concluded their 2025 session with a state budget that included...
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Nation & World
Nurses fight conspiracy theories along with coronavirus

Los Angeles emergency room nurse Sandra Younan spent the last year juggling long hours as she watched many patients struggle with the coronavirus and some die. Then there were the patients who …

State News

Which Florida cities have the fastest-growing home prices?

The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace …
Rain and storm winds blowing trees

Tax-Free Holiday is Aug. 24-Sept. 6 on storm supplies

With a sales tax free holiday August 24 through September 6, 2024 on storm supplies in the Sunshine State...
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