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United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades has received a charitable gift of $10,000 from Elevate Home Services.
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Special to Hendry County News
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7/22/26
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![The LaBelle drawbridge currently carries a high volume of heavy commercial traffic that it wasn't initially designed for when it was built in the 1950's. [Photo by Richard Marion/Hendry County News]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20260715-145004-a8f-LaBelle%20drawbridge%20closure-1-slug.jpg)
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The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District will implement a temporary full closure of the LaBelle Drawbridge carrying S.R. 29 over the Caloosahatchee River...
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By Richard Marion
Hendry County News | 7/15/26 |
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The U.S. Postal Service honored the possibilities and hope of Mattel’s Inc.’s iconic Barbie®...
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News from USPS
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7/14/26
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Child Care of Southwest Florida recently received a $50,000 grant from the Richard M. Schulze...
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Special to Hendry County News
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6/30/26
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All Florida Department of Health offices in Hendry/Glades County (DOH Hendry/Glades) will close on the following dates ...
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Special to Hendry County News
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6/30/26
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CORRECTION: There will be no 2026 Independence Day Celebration parade on the 4th July as mentioned on page 5 of the June edition of the Hendry County News, due to human error.
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Special to Hendry County News
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6/29/26
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Trailways Camps offer a life enriching 4 day, 3 night overnight camp experience for adults with a wide range of special needs and respite for their caregivers.
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Special to Hendry County News
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6/29/26
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The Great Florida Cattle Drive will return in 2031, according to information shared by the organizing committee.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/22/26 |
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The U.S. Postal Service issued its North American Soccer stamp at the 2026 Boston...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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6/17/26
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United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades continues to see encouraging support from across the community as it works ...
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By United Way, Lee, Hendry and Glades
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6/15/26
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![Colby Harrison, 12, was cast as the young Zech MacIvey for the film version of "A Land Remembered." [Photo by Jaime Green]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20260507-093055-be7-Land%20Remembered%20Zech.jpg)
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The first time he read, “A Land Remembered,” 12-year-old Colby Harrison wished there was a movie or TV version of the story. Now he’s part of making that wish come true.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/12/26 |
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An online petition to keep the Firehouse Community Theatre in the city-owned historic firehouse has reached over 400 signatures.
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By Richard Marion
Hendry County News | 6/11/26 |
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Family caregivers can often get paid to provide home care services for a loved one under their state Medicaid program. Eligibility rules and services can vary greatly by state.
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6/8/26
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The National Association of Letter Carriers’ annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive returns Saturday, May 9...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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6/8/26
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There is still space available for the upcoming free QPR and Mental Health First Aid courses.
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News from DOH-LaBelle
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6/8/26
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During a community press conference held on June 3, United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades called on the community be “One in a Million” ...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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6/4/26
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The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) announced it will honor the nation’s 250th anniversary with the release...
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5/26/26
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Dive into a season of discovery, adventure and free family fun during Summer at the Lagoon at Manatee Lagoon...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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5/21/26
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United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades and the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels scored a big win for the 90 partner agencies ...
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Special to Hendry County News
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5/8/26
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As online exploitation continues to rise nationwide, it’s critical for parents and caregivers to...
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By Healthy Humans Hendry-Glades
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5/1/26
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